France's new "Disconnect Law"
New laws make it ok to ignore after hours e-mails, texts and phone calls. 35 hr work weeks and 6 week vacation.
Many people don't like after hours pestering, and prefer to disconnect. In the US it seems like a tentative approach to after hours work, depending on one's role and the company. I am pleased to remain connected for non-trivial communications, and more pleased to be able to fill otherwise wasted time (in lines, doctor's offices, commercials...) staying abreast of work, that otherwise will consume more valuable time.
I believe we need even more tools to better communication and engage a broader group of people's at work. Millennials just aren't 8-5 people, and they will make up ~70% of the workforce in a few years. In addition, communications and engagement are an area real efficiency gains are possible. Video conferences are a huge timesaver. What could be next?
I am on a board of directors with a few French executives. Can't wait to discuss this with them in the call I have today at 1pm eastern, 7pm France. I suspect these guys will view it dimly, but proudly at the same time.
Many people don't like after hours pestering, and prefer to disconnect. In the US it seems like a tentative approach to after hours work, depending on one's role and the company. I am pleased to remain connected for non-trivial communications, and more pleased to be able to fill otherwise wasted time (in lines, doctor's offices, commercials...) staying abreast of work, that otherwise will consume more valuable time.
I believe we need even more tools to better communication and engage a broader group of people's at work. Millennials just aren't 8-5 people, and they will make up ~70% of the workforce in a few years. In addition, communications and engagement are an area real efficiency gains are possible. Video conferences are a huge timesaver. What could be next?
I am on a board of directors with a few French executives. Can't wait to discuss this with them in the call I have today at 1pm eastern, 7pm France. I suspect these guys will view it dimly, but proudly at the same time.
