Employees in some countries have the legal right to ignore calls and messages outside of work hours. Australia is moving toward this reality. It has passed the 'right to disconnect' legislation to protect its employees' well-being and work-life balance. Could this concept work in Asia? Jaya Dass, Managing Director of Permanent Recruitment, Randstad APAC sheds some light on this idea. 

Employees in some countries have the legal right to ignore calls and messages outside of work hours. Australia is moving toward this reality. It has passed the 'right to disconnect' legislation to protect its employees' well-being and work-life balance. Could this concept work in Asia? Jaya Dass, Managing Director of Permanent Recruitment, Randstad APAC sheds some light on this idea.

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