New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- The traditional 9-to-5 workday is rapidly fading as employees - especially those in remote and hybrid roles - demand flexibility to structure their work around life rather than organizing life around rigid office hours.

This emerging trend, known as 'microshifting', allows workers to break their day into short, flexible blocks, signalling the next phase in the future of work. In such a setup, employees may log on early to clear email, take midday breaks for personal errands or appointments, and finish projects after dinner.

According to Owl Labs' 2025 State of Hybrid Work Report, 65% of office workers want more schedule flexibility. Another survey, Deputy's The Big Shift: US 2025, shows that microshifting is gainin...