CHAPTER 4
How to Avoid Burnout While Working from Home
by Laura M. Giurge and Vanessa K. Bohns
Millions around the globe made a sudden transition to remote work during the Covid-19 pandemic. At first, many employers were concerned about maintaining employee productivity. Later, some became concerned that this unprecedented situation carried a longer-term risk: employee burnout.
The risk of burnout when working from home is substantial. The lines between work and nonwork tend to blur. Employees who are working remotely for the first time are especially likely to struggle to preserve healthy boundaries between their professional and personal lives.
Lots of research suggests that drawing lines between our professional and personal lives is crucial, ...
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