How a 'right to disconnect' is gaining traction

As the Government continues to relax coronavirus restrictions within England, and offices once again become a central hub of action, it seems that many look set to not go back on the developments they’ve made to organisational structure over the past few years. In fact, it looks clear that the office, whilst still playing a fundamental part in business, will never again be the be-all-and-end-all of the working day.
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How a 'right to disconnect' is gaining traction

In this member-exclusive myGrapevine+ piece, we explore the concept of a 'right to disconnect', and why more countries are making it law. It explores:

  • The relationship between remote working and burnout

  • Why the UK may soon be a proponent of the concept

  • How a 'right to disconnect' is causing controversy among experts

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