People need to re-charge at the weekend

The speaker contrasts the work culture at Hewlett Packard, where weekend emails were common, with a Japanese company that values work-life balance and does not expect weekend work. The speaker learned to appreciate the importance of recharging over the weekend, which improved productivity and readiness for the workweek.

What was a common occurrence for the speaker while working at Hewlett-Packard?

• Having no work-life balance

• Never receiving emails

• Receiving emails during weekends

• Working only 9 to 5

How did the Japanese company's culture differ from Hewlett-Packard's?

• They had no work-life balance

• They worked longer hours

• They sent emails on weekends

• They emphasized not working on weekends

What did the speaker learn from the Japanese work culture?

• To recharge over the weekend

• To always stay connected to work

• To ignore work-life balance

• To work harder during weekends

What was the speaker's initial reaction to the Japanese company's culture?

• They found it easy to adapt

• They struggled to wind down on weekends

• They immediately embraced it

• They disliked the work hours

What is the benefit of switching off from work over the weekend, according to the speaker?

• It reduces productivity

• It leads to more stress

• It allows for more work to be done

• It helps in recharging for the upcoming week