Readers Respond: After-hours e-mail
Proponents of a New York City proposal to limit boss-to-employee after-hours email say the measure will promote work-life balance. The bill would make it illegal for companies to require employees to check their e-mail after hours. It will remove stress from the workforce, proponents say.
That depends on the job, readers say.
The most recent poll question at HBSDealer.com asked for readers opinions on the New York City proposal. The question asked “what’s your take?” on the proposal that could lead to fines for companies that require e-mail communications after hours.
Here are the results:
More than 150 readers participated in the poll.
That depends on the job, readers say.
The most recent poll question at HBSDealer.com asked for readers opinions on the New York City proposal. The question asked “what’s your take?” on the proposal that could lead to fines for companies that require e-mail communications after hours.
Here are the results:
- It depends on the nature of the job — 50.3%
- Love it. Too many work e-mails are taking a toll on employee’s psyche — 25.2%
- Hate it. Communication is essential in today’s business environment — 24.5%
More than 150 readers participated in the poll.