France to Allow Employees to Ignore Work Emails While Off Duty

Employees who maintain a sensible work-life balance perform better when working than those who do not. But with new technology in hyper-connected, 24/7 world, a lot of workers have a hard time preventing work to spill over into their private lives. France is to give employees the right to ignore work emails while off-duty to preserve the boundary between professional and family life. Among younger employees, work-life balance becomes the single most important consideration when deciding whether to join or remain with an employer, even more important than the opportunity for financial growth and advancement or skill building and professional growth. (metro.co.uk)