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.

Calamari Product

Eliminate the Friction of the Hybrid Workplace

Automate everyday processes and focus on what matters most — your people.

Time Off

Replace email requests and spreadsheets with a flexible tool for leave requests

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Time & Attendance

Simple time logging, timesheet management, approval workflows, and accurate reports.

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Core HR

Store employee information and documents in a secure, well-organized online space.

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Performance

Easily configure surveys, collect team feedback, and monitor the entire process in one place.

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