The article discusses the concept of 'zigzag working,' where individuals integrate work and family responsibilities simultaneously, a trend accelerated by the pandemic. As telecommuting and communication technology merge professional and personal lives, employees find themselves switching between work tasks and family obligations in quick succession. Research involving 318 employees and 373 managers explores the implications of this phenomenon on conflict resolution and overall happiness. It suggests that as workers return to the office, the interplay of work and home life, termed zigzag working, may become the norm.
During the pandemic, zigzag working became more common as parents performed paid work at home, and now, it seems to be morphing into a new normal.
Our research investigates zigzag working to unravel its effects on conflict and happiness, highlighting a shift in how employees are navigating work-life integration.
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