Microshifting, useful flexible work option for some in short term

Spreading your hours out across a longer working day allows you to integrate work into your daily life, but it must be handled with care, advises expert 

Microshifting can work well for parents juggling their jobs with caring for children and for Gen Z workers who prefer to work in more concentrated bursts, but many find it works better as a short-term than as a long-term work option. Photo: iStock

It doesn’t seem so long ago that quiet quitting was all the rage, but now a new trend has taken over in the workplace. Say hello to microshifting, the practice of working for shorter periods across a longer day. 

Workplace surveys have shown the practice is gaining traction among employees who are seeking more flexibility and also trying to balance their careers with other life responsibilities.