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Responding to work emails after hours contributes to burnout, hostility

  • Written by Myoung-Gi Chon, Associate Professor of Communication and Journalism, Auburn University

Image it’s Friday evening. You’re about to watch a new Netflix drama, trying to unwind after a long week. Suddenly, your phone pings with a work email marked “urgent.” Your heart sinks; your stress levels rise. Even if you choose not to respond immediately, the damage is done. Work has again encroached on your personal life....

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