Does flexible working hours equal a better work balance?

Patricia Arboleda

August 23,2022 at 4:45PM UTC

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Does flexible working hours equal a better work balance?

It would seem that having control of our schedule is the ideal measure to counteract overwork. But in this article by Caitlin Harrington, we can find some phenomena that, perhaps, suggest the opposite, especially for women.

I found it very interesting. I would like you to read it and share your opinion.

https://www.wired.com/story/flexible-hours-mean-more-work-especially-women/

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AnonymousAugust 23,2022 at 9:28PM UTC
It depends on the workload. Flexibility it helpful to a point but honestly a huge workload, say doing the work of 2 people, is were things go to pieces and folks are faced with burnout. Flexibility does not cure that
Patricia ArboledaAugust 24,2022 at 4:12PM UTC
Thanks for sharing your opinion. Definitely, it depends on different elements.