The traditional 9-to-5 workday is rapidly fading as employees — especially those in remote and hybrid roles — demand flexibility to structure their work around life rather than organizing life around rigid office hours.

This emerging trend, known as ‘microshifting’, allows workers to break their day into short, flexible blocks, signalling the next phase in the future of work. In such a setup, employees may log on early to clear email, take midday breaks for personal errands or appointments, and finish projects after dinner.

What is microshifting?

Microshifting is the practice of dividing a standard workday into small, flexible blocks based on an individual's productivity peaks or personal needs, rather than adhering to a rigid, continuous eight-hour stretch.

This means that, unlike tra

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