88% employers acknowledge talent loss due to lack of respect to work-life boundaries

 78% of employer respondents expressed concern about potential productivity losses.

Singaporean employers (88%) acknowledge the potential loss of talent if they fail to respect work-life boundaries, according to Indeed’s survey. 

Whilst 78% of employer respondents expressed concern about potential productivity losses if they committed to never contacting workers outside of contracted hours, the data suggests that failing to establish clear boundaries can have even more detrimental effects. 

Regular disruptions after work hours contribute to employee burnout, reduced engagement, and higher turnover rates.

With this, the data also revealed that 46% of employees would consider leaving their company if a ‘right to disconnect’ policy were introduced and not respected. 

In addition to talent retention challenges, 59% of respondents also report disruptions to their personal lives due to after-hours contact, and 37% indicate negative impacts on their mental and physical health. 

"In today’s talent-driven market, boundaries aren’t a weakness; they’re a competitive advantage,” said Saumitra Chand, career expert at Indeed. 

“Companies that embrace structured downtime will not only attract top talent but also foster a culture where employees thrive,” Chand added. 

Singaporeans work on an average of 44 hours per week, which was beyond the traditional 40-hour work week.