The many benefits of asynchronous working


By AGENCY
Several companies that have made the switch to asynchronous working extol its virtues on employee productivity. — AFP

Could the future of work be asynchronous? This way of working involves a more flexible approach to organising working hours, giving employees more control over their schedules. Easily applicable when working from home, going asynchronous notably promises a better work-life balance.

Asynchronous working is a term that’s on many people’s lips since homeworking was massively adopted due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The opposite of “synchronous” or “in sync, ” Merriam-Webster defines “asynchronous” as something that is “not simultaneous or concurrent in time”.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Living

Sunny Side Up: It feels better to be older
Can apes play pretend? A new experiment hints that they can
At 83, home cook Dato' Seri Abdul Mutalib still cooks up a storm for Hari Raya
If you're struggling to lose weight, could chilling your carbs help?
Five things parents should teach their kids about money
Contradictheory: Speak good, or speak up?
Dear Thelma: I am 25 and burdened with responsibilities
What Hollywood will eat at the Oscars
Feel constantly rushed?�Five ways to get a handle on your time
Heart And Soul: In the warmth of routine

Others Also Read