SAGE News Clips: Work and Life BalanceDescription: To meet the demands of dual-income families, new strategies are needed in order to solve what is referred to as "work and life balance." New York-based start-up Quirky has instituted a policy it calls "blackout"--no work e-mails or calls for everyone during multiple times in a year so all employees can take time off simultaneously. Major companies like Volkswagen and Goldman Sachs have similar strategies to keep their employees "clear thinking," "creative," and "objective."Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 90, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:According to Quirky's CEO, the "blackout" policy is
based on which of the following premises?
A. Managers deserve more time off than entry-level employees.
B. The more hours an employee puts into a job, the more valuable they are to the company.
C. Time off actually helps employees work better and smarter.
D. The policy will help attract top talent in a competitive hiring environment.
Answer: C
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