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fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

When both of my parents died, I ran from grief by burying myself in work. I had to learn work-life balance all over again.

After the day of meetings, dinner, socializing, and after-dinner drinks, I found myself in the hotel room. On the surface, the day had been a nice departure from the stress of the prior weeks. But it was quiet, I was alone, exhausted, and felt numb. I stepped into the shower and, without warning, the floodgates of emotion burst forth, and I cried harder than I had cried in the weeks and months prior.
Mental health
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Why do we think hard work is virtuous? Max Weber's Protestant Ethic gives a sharp answer

Overwork has become a moral virtue rooted in Protestant-influenced capitalist values, celebrated through public boasts and cultural examples like Musk and Gates.
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Mindfulness
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Employees perform better when life outside work is fulfilling. Here's why

Overworking reduces productivity; employees perform better when supported with work-life balance, flexible options, and opportunities outside work.
#work-culture
fromAol
5 months ago
Venture

'It's About A Fetishization Of Overwork Rather Than Smart Work,' Why These Tech Leaders Are Pushing Back Against '996 Work Culture'

fromAol
5 months ago
Venture

'It's About A Fetishization Of Overwork Rather Than Smart Work,' Why These Tech Leaders Are Pushing Back Against '996 Work Culture'

fromAol
5 months ago
Venture

'It's About A Fetishization Of Overwork Rather Than Smart Work,' Why These Tech Leaders Are Pushing Back Against '996 Work Culture'

fromAol
5 months ago
Venture

'It's About A Fetishization Of Overwork Rather Than Smart Work,' Why These Tech Leaders Are Pushing Back Against '996 Work Culture'

Remote teams
fromMail Online
7 months ago

Scientists discover particular working pattern can cause brain damage

Overworking beyond 52 hours per week harms cognitive and emotional functions, altering brain structure, according to a study.
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