The Right to Disconnect, Bridging Generational Gaps & Healthy Boundaries

Balancing work and personal life has become increasingly challenging in our tech-driven world. Did you know that France enacted a law in 2017 granting workers the right to disconnect from work communications outside office hours. Aiming to protect personal time from workplace demands. In this special “Metaverse” edition of the Mindful Bytes podcast, our diverse panel—Brian, Shawna, Ashton, and Olivia—dive into the implications of this law, explores generational perspectives on work-life balance, and discusses fostering mutual respect and understanding across generations. Click play to listen to the full episode for more in-depth discussions and thoughts.

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Have You Witnessed Generational Discrimination?

Shawna brings awareness to why older generations might resist change, while Ashton and Olivia discuss the adaptability of younger generations. This segment highlights the common stereotypes that pit generations against each other and offers practical ways to bridge these divides. Let’s explore the unique strengths and qualities that different generations bring to the workforce. Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Xenials, and Gen Z. Brian awareness to a thought, “how might generational discrimination hold us back as we evolve?”

Setting Healthy Boundaries in a Tech-Driven World

The second segment of this episode, Brian reads some of the fan mail and responses that came in about France’s law, “Right to Disconnect.” He asked the question, “Should this law be adopted elsewhere, particularly in the United States?” Which sparked some interesting conversations. We all know setting healthy boundaries is important, but what are we doing about it. Maybe a better question is “what are we willing to do about it?”

Is a Healthy Work / Life Balance Just a Saying?

Join in on the conversation as the panel shares real-life examples and discuss the challenges and nuances of achieving work-life balance. Here are some of the areas we’ll dive deeper into:

• Overcoming the Always-On Nature of Social Media Roles
• Fostering a Culture of Respect and Understanding

Listen to the full Mindful Bytes Podcast episode for a deeper dive into these important discussions and insights.

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