C-Suite Executive Assistant, Office Manager, Operations, Board Secretary, Project Manager
In today's digital world, work and personal life often blend together, leading to stress and burnout for many employees. Australia has introduced new "Right to Disconnect" legislation, aimed at easing the pressure of work-related communication outside of regular hours. This law applies to everyone, but it's flexible. For example, if your job requires being on-call, some after-hours contact may be expected. I'm a huge champion of flexible work arrangements, but clear boundaries are crucial. Employers and employees need to work together to set these boundaries and communicate effectively about expectations. In my newest role, I discussed remote work expectations with my managers from the offset. As an Executive Assistant, I understand the need for after-hours calls, but we agreed that emails can wait until office hours. A simple text suffices for urgent matters. Establishing these expectations from the outset has cultivated a work environment centered on trust and flexibility. As we navigate flexible work, let's keep communication open and respect each other's boundaries. It's the key to a healthier work-life balance for everyone.
