Australians now have the right to disconnect. Can India expect the same?
However, Australia’s recent “right to disconnect” policy now offers a concrete legal cover to employees: after work hours, they can refuse any demand related to work from their boss. While the benefits and challenges of this policy are still being speculated, it is a great step to increase employee retention. Given the rising cases of work-related burnouts in India, it’s important to understand the potential benefits and challenges associated with this policy in the Indian context.
Benefits for organisations
In India, where the culture often emphasises constant connectivity and availability as a badge of honour at work, such a policy could catalyse a much-needed change, says Sonica Aron, Founder, Marching Sheep. It has the potential to enhance employee satisfaction and engagement by allowing individuals to reclaim their personal time, which will help reduce stress and burnout.
She says it can be particularly beneficial in work-from-home and hybrid-work options, where boundaries get blurred very easily. “Through its implementation, we can observe improvement in three areas — companies could see improved employee retention, as workers get more control over their personal lives; it will curb the toxic culture or behaviour of certain managers; and psychological benefits of disconnecting from work can lead to increased productivity during working hours.”
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