Americans work longer and harder than virtually every other developed economy in the world. As a nation, we don’t seem to get much downtime. Perhaps that’s why it can be so challenging to find ways to use it effectively. However, that doesn’t mean downtime isn’t essential, as is knowing how to leverage it to your benefit.
Downtime: the Modern Luxury
Modern lifestyles are incredibly hectic and chaotic. Cloud technologies are making work increasingly independent of the office. While that adds an extraordinary level of convenience, it also reshapes what employers can ask of (and expect from) workers.