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The ‘Right to Switch Off’ is one of the commitments introduced under The Employment Rights Bill by the Labour government. Its purpose is to ensure employees have the right to disconnect from work related comms such as phone calls and emails outside of their working hours without facing any negative consequences. Lockdown was a catalyst for flexible working, but the lines are now very much blurred between work and homelife, which is a short cut to a knackered and frazzled team. The Employment Bill changes aren’t expected to kick in until next year, but if you’re an employer, it’s worth considering how they will impact the running of your business. Start to think about what is classed as ‘essential communication’ and how it could change the way you manage your team.  The last thing you want is to be known as a company who doesn’t prioritise the well-being of their employees, so make sure new policies aren’t put on the backburner for too long. Boundaries need to be in place to make sure everyone has a positive work-life balance and the ‘Right to Switch Off’ is what it says on the tin.