Liz Jackson criticises strict office culture
By Paulette Mboga, March 8, 2026Liz Jackson has criticised strict office culture, saying many workplaces expect employees to be physically present even when their tasks can be done online.
The content creator on Saturday, March 7, 2026, shared her views while explaining how she would run a company if she ever started one. Liz said she would prefer a flexible system that allows employees to balance work and personal life.
“If I were ever to start a company, people would report to work at 9 am,” she said while outlining how her workplace structure would operate.
She added that employees would not have to stay in the office the entire day.
“I’d release employees at 3 pm,” she explained.
Liz also said she would reduce working hours at the end of the week to give workers more time away from the office.
“Fridays employees would work half a day,” she said, adding that she would also remove weekend work from her company schedule.
“No working on weekends,” Liz stated while describing the environment she believes would help workers stay productive without feeling overwhelmed.
Space for family and flexibility at work
Liz questioned why some employers insist on seeing workers in the office at all times, even when technology allows people to complete their duties remotely.
“If there’s a job that can be done online, I’d let the employee work from home as long as goals are met,” she said.
She argued that strict office routines often take away valuable family time for many employees.
According to her, many parents leave home before their children wake up and return late when the children are already asleep.
“I never understand this obsession of bosses wanting to see their employees all the time. Unafanya watu ata hawaoni watoto wao. Wanatoka watoto wakiwa wamelala wanarudi home watoto wakiwa wameshalala,” Liz said.
Liz also explained that her personal work choices are influenced by her dislike for strict physical work schedules.
“My friends know if a job requires my even physical availability, I won’t go if it’s 2 days a week siwezi enda,” she said.
She added that she prefers flexibility instead of being tied to a fixed location or schedule.
“I hate being physically committed somewhere on specific days. I like to wake up and do what I want,” Liz said.