"85% Of Workers Report That They Receive Calls During Holidays Or Sick Days": Indeed Survey

Professionals must set boundaries for themselves in order to maintain work-life balance, and their employers and supervisors must recognise and respect those boundaries. As per a survey by Indeed, it came to light that 88% Indian professionals are contacted by someone from their office outside of business hours. Furthermore, 85% of workers report that they receive calls during holidays or sick days. What does this imply? It's high time professionals realised how important a "right to disconnect" policy is. In actuality, the Australian government recently granted citizens the freedom to unplug after work. Therefore, professionals don't have to worry about consequences if they chose to disregard communication after work.

Nine out of ten Indian companies believe that enacting a "right to disconnect" policy at work would be a good move forward, according to the survey. "Personal boundaries are now crucial. The workforce of today demands balance, and companies that meet it will experience high levels of productivity and loyalty. According to Indeed's personnel strategy advisor Rohan Sylvester, "it's important to create an environment where workers feel respected and safe."

From July to September, a survey was conducted with more than 500 companies, 500 job seekers, and 500 employees. According to 79% of workers, there could be consequences such as missed opportunities for advancement, a tarnished professional reputation, or delays in projects if they fail to reply to work-related correspondence after hours. It's interesting that the report also emphasised how differently baby boomers and gen Z. 

When contacted outside of business hours, 88% of baby boomers (88%) feel more appreciated. This generation sees it as a sign of commitment and dependability to always be available for work-related matters. More than half of Gen Z professionals, on the other hand, believe that it's critical to prioritise personal wellbeing and work-life balance. Interestingly, a higher percentage of Gen Z respondents—63%—than baby boomers indicated they would think about quitting their professions in the future if they felt their right to disconnect was not recognised.