Time Over for Overtime?
Recently, the Australian Government made headlines by enacting the "Right to Disconnect," ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_disconnect ) allowing workers to ignore work-related activities after hours. This legislation follows similar practices already in place across many EU countries. As someone who has spent years working in India's advertising industry, this development piqued my interest. Could this happen here? How would advertising agencies around the globe react to such a norm? The relentless demand for overtime in advertising agencies is an industry standard. I must admit that I, too, have been guilty of being unreasonable with my ex-colleagues, often asking them to work beyond regular hours, including weekends and holidays. It seems like an unwritten rule that when you join an agency, you not only offer your talent and skills but also your heart, mind, and soul. The Diminishing Value of Time: A few days ago, I came across a fascinating social science exper