In Defense Of 'Microshifting,' A Controversial Work Trend That Came Out Of COVID

The pandemic exacerbated certain phenomena and birthed new trends, such as health anxiety, political divides and TikTok dances. 

Something from COVID that you may not hear about as often (but might still practice) is called “microshifting” — and it’s worth a look at.

“Microshifting” is a controversial trend in which people work in spurts throughout the day. As you can imagine, it has fans and critics. Some blame microshifting for miscommunication, while others rave about how it promotes autonomy and work-life balance.