Published in Forbes: Why Working This Weekend May Be Good For You
Originally published in Forbes
By Nicole Leinbach Hoffman, Contributor
April 29, 2016
Nicole Leinbach Hoffman— founder of Retail Minded and a respected voice in retail, small business, and customer experience — was featured in Forbes with a timely perspective on work, productivity, and balance. In her article, “Why Working This Weekend May Be Good For You,” Nicole challenges the assumption that working weekends is always unhealthy or counterproductive.
Drawing on global workforce data, behavioral research, and real-world experience, Nicole reframes weekend work as a potential tool for balance rather than burnout — when done intentionally.
A Look Inside the Article
In the piece, Nicole points out that long workweeks are far from uncommon. Nearly half of managers across major global markets work more than 40 hours per week, with many extending their work into weekends — either by necessity or by choice.
“Often, people schedule time to work during weekends to get a jump-start to the week ahead… or to catch up on what they didn’t complete from the week behind. Either way, working on the weekends can lend a sense of productivity to individuals — helping them to feel as if they have accomplished something.”
Rather than framing weekend work as a failure of boundaries, Nicole emphasizes intentionality. Productivity, she argues, isn’t about hours logged — it’s about creating the right environment, defining clear goals, and understanding why you’re choosing to work in the first place.
Key Takeaways Nicole Explores
Throughout the article, Nicole offers practical guidance for making weekend work actually work for you, including:
Setting a defined time frame for weekend work
Identifying specific tasks or projects in advance
Choosing a work environment that supports focus
Eliminating known distractions
Reflecting on your motivation for working outside the traditional workweek
Her core message is simple but powerful: working weekends can be healthy if it supports balance across your entire week — not just productivity for productivity’s sake.
Read the Full Article on Forbes
This post only scratches the surface. Nicole’s full article dives deeper into flexibility, modern work culture, and how professionals can design schedules that serve both their careers and personal lives.
👉 Read the full Forbes article:
“Why Working This Weekend May Be Good For You”
Source: Forbes
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicoleleinbachreyhle/2016/04/29/why-working-this-weekend-may-be-good-for-you/
