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Microshifting: The Future of Flexible Work Hours

1/5/2026

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Story summary

Microshifting is a trend in work flexibility that lets employees work in non-continuous blocks aligned with their productivity.
Some describe the approach as extreme hybrid working, enabling workers to balance jobs with personal commitments such as childcare and medical appointments.
A report shows 51% of employees schedule personal tasks during work hours, including 61% of Gen Z, and advocates urge employers to adapt.

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Story summary

Microshifting is a trend in work flexibility that lets employees work in non-continuous blocks aligned with their productivity.
Some describe the approach as extreme hybrid working, enabling workers to balance jobs with personal commitments such as childcare and medical appointments.
A report shows 51% of employees schedule personal tasks during work hours, including 61% of Gen Z, and advocates urge employers to adapt.