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From a family discussion about this, we wondered if it was because it is harder to disconnect from work. Not that long ago, with most jobs once you left your wo
by CJefferson 3y ago
From a family discussion about this, we wondered if it was because it is harder to disconnect from work. Not that long ago, with most jobs once you left your workplace, you couldn't really interact with work -- you certainly couldn't keep in contact while on holiday. Now many people basically never truly disconnect from work.
- mrcwinn 3y agoI think this is one piece of the puzzle absolutely. I also think companies try to compensate for this blurring of boundaries by offering so many wellness benefits - and perhaps it's asking employees to frequently turn inward and evaluate emotions too often (or in the wrong setting). I find that when I'm focused on myself, I feel worse. When I'm focused on others, I feel better. I find that when I'm self-evaluating, I feel worse. When I'm assessing my next goal, I feel better. As a people manager, I certainly do spend time building relationships, but in a 1:1, I never mine for "how are you doing?" information. I almost always focus on 1) making it clear what the goal is; 2) offering help in supporting achieving that goal (so they gain new skills).