Ever folded laundry while on a video call, or sneaked in an episode of your favorite show during work hours? You’re not alone.
A new survey, conducted this month by Talker Research, polled 1,000 Americans about their work-from-home habits. Spoiler alert: It’s not all spreadsheets and emails.
While 92 percent of all respondents admitted to doing something that wasn’t work during their time clocked-in, there was one generation that stood out as the most likely to sneak in a personal errand while working from home—Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996).
HR strategist and organizational psychologist, Etty Burk, told Newsweek that the shift toward remote work reflects a broader shift in workplace culture.
“Flexibility has become a crucial element for both companies and employees to thrive,” Burk said. “Working from home (WFH), including hybrid models, isn’t just a perk anymore—it’s a way to support work-life balance, increase job satisfaction, and attract great talent. But it does raise questions about productivity …