Anuva Kakkar, the founder of a remote team, has sparked a conversation about workplace burnout by implementing a system that utilizes Slack statuses to indicate employees' work modes. The team recognizes that not every day can be a 'Grind' day, where productivity is at its peak. Instead, they have established three distinct modes: 'Grind mode' for high productivity days, 'Normal mode' for regular task completion, and 'Survival mode' for days when team members may be facing personal challenges or mental health issues. By updating their Slack statuses, employees can communicate their current state without the need for extensive discussions, allowing for adjustments in deadlines and expectations as necessary. This innovative approach has received positive feedback on social media, with many praising the idea of normalizing varying productivity levels in the workplace. Comments from users reflect a growing recognition that constant hustle culture can lead to burnout, and that workplaces should accommodate employees' varying capacities.