Dahlah

HR Director: Your laptop shows you were online until 11:47 PM last night. Employee: Yes, I was finishing the report you asked for. HR Director: We don’t encourage working late. It affects work-life balance and can lead to burnout. Employee: Understood. I’ll try to leave earlier next time. HR Director: Good. Also, we noticed your productivity score dropped this month. Employee: That might be because I stopped staying late. HR Director: Productivity is measured by output, not by hours. We expect consistent results regardless of when you work. Employee: So I should finish the work, but not stay late doing it? HR Director: Exactly. Manage your time better. Employee: The report was assigned at 4:30 PM with a “please send by end of day” note. HR Director: End of day means end of your workday, not midnight. Employee: My calendar was full of meetings until 4:15.