What is the ‘right to disconnect’, and should you be thinking about it?
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Earlier this week, workers for Victoria Police won the ‘right to disconnect’, giving them freedom from all work-related contact when they’re off the clock, with the exception of emergencies.
The news has sparked some discussion in both the public and private sectors. In a post-pandemic world, in which the boundary between work and home has been all-out erased, should employees be able to go offline as soon as 5pm rolls around? And do they want to?
We’ve taken a look at what exactly the right to disconnect means, some of the issues involved, and whether businesses should be responsible for their employees’ work-life balance.
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Lorelle Hedley – President
Lorelle was born and raised in Kincardine. She was a member of the Kincardine dairy 4-H. As a child until late teens she spent many days working and learning at her uncle Calvin McConnell’s Dairy farm. It was likely one of the best learning experiences for her life. Lorelle graduated from The University of Guelph in Agriculture Science in 2002. She started a business called Farm Re-Sure which focused on Nutrient Management and Farm Relief. Lorelle and her husband Mark McPherson have two daughters, Bria, 13 and Brooke, 10. Their family have always been involved with the agriculture community. They participate in and support the local fall fairs. Mark is the director of the poultry show. Their family enjoys sports, motor cross, and skiing. Lorelle enjoys working with the public and supporting the integrity of the farming community has always been a passion of hers.