The future of work is flexible, with employees choosing to work remotely, in person, or a hybrid of the two.
But unless we can learn to set boundaries in a hybrid world, we’ll all face rapid burnout.
There are countless benefits to flexible and remote work. But it comes with an adjustment. And as more people adopt flexible work at scale, the need to create boundaries has never been greater.
In a hybrid world, it’s much harder to walk away from work or leave the office and separate yourself from your job. In our technology-driven world, we’re always connected. But connectivity doesn’t imply availability. Just because you’re connected doesn’t mean you have to be available.
As an employee, you must set boundaries with leaders about what is and isn’t acceptable. If a leader wants to hold a 7 am meeting, it’s ok to push back and suggest a different time that falls within your working hours.
And the same goes for leaders. Leaders have to set boundaries and lead by example. They have to be the ones to convey to their employees that it’s ok to set clear boundaries about what’s off limits and stick to them. If leaders don’t set boundaries, it’s incredibly difficult for employees to set boundaries.
Boundaries allow employees to thrive in their professional and personal lives. Without boundaries, you face the risk of burnout and disengagement. But creating boundaries can lead to increased efficiency and morale.
Hybrid work is the new reality. And it starts by creating boundaries.
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