What does Leaveism means in HR:
Leaveism is a phenomenon in which employees officially take time off — for example, vacation leave or sick leave — but in reality use that time to work, in order to catch up or cope with an excessive workload. It is a form of hidden after-hours work that points to overload and a culture of "always being available".
Employees feel pressure to stay on top of things, even at the cost of their own health and rest.
Leaveism is a serious warning sign for companies, indicating problems with workload management and a lack of work-life balance. Effective prevention requires leaders to promote healthy habits and genuine disconnection from work after hours.
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