Tony Hsieh, the CEO of Zappos.com, states that he likes to place focus on work/life integration rather than work/life separation. The idea is that we really don't (nor can we truly) separate our work lives entirely from our personal lives - maybe a solution to an issue at work comes to you in the shower or you find you need to interrupt your workday to attend an event at your child's school - either way each part of your life is integrated into the other.
The key to making this work is to cultivate a culture of fun and creativity. This doesn't have to mean a business where it's all play and no work. Hsieh recognizes the value in making work a place you actually look forward to coming to each day - imagine that! Of course there must be boundaries, but boundaries can ensure the safety and protection of both the employees' rights and the company's mission while allowing for a little fun. Take a look below at the Time.com interview with Hsieh to catch a glimpse of what a happy culture looks like.
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