In human resources, a hush trip refers to the practice of remote workers working from a location they have not informed their employers about.[1] These trips epitomize freedom for remote workers who are digital nomads.[1]
Details
editWorkers may disguise their location through a virtual private network (VPN) and book meetings around their schedule to decrease detection.[1] Hush trips introduce cybersecurity, tax, privacy, productivity, and legal issues depending on the location of the employee at the time work is performed.[1][2][3]
Hush trips may be taken as part of bleisure travel or to bypass lengthy corporate approvals.[1][4]
Hush trips may help address occupational burnout by improving workers mental and physical health, boosting morale that leads to productivity gains.[2][5]
The term was popularized following the Great Resignation and the rise of remote work.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Bologna, Caroline (26 March 2024). "Are You Daring Enough To Try A 'Hush Trip'? What To Know About The Travel Trend". HuffPost. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ a b Berger, Chloe (February 6, 2023). "'Hush trips' are the next big trend your worker won't tell you about". Fortune. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ Lucas, Suzanne (May 7, 2024). "It's Time to Make Hush Trips a Fireable Offense Secret employee travel sounds cool, but it could be a nightmare". Inc. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ Pitrelli, Monica (19 June 2023). "These workers take 'hush trips.' Here's how they're hiding them from the boss". CNBC. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ Anas, Brittany (May 17, 2024). "What's A Hush Trip—And Can It Get You In Trouble With Your Boss?". Forbes. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ Stone, Lillian (December 26, 2023). "Ten work buzzwords that took over in 2023". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 24 June 2024.