The intrusion of work into home life, aided by technology, while seemingly efficient, has been linked to increased employee burnout and negative workplace behaviors.
Our study revealed a significant correlation between after-hours work communication and emotional exhaustion, indicating that engaging in such practices can severely affect employee productivity.
Utilizing the conservation of resources theory, our research illustrates that after-hours communication drains employees' mental and emotional reserves, ultimately leading to counterproductive behaviors.
More than half of American employees are checking work-related messages on weekends, highlighting the pervasive issue of work-life balance disruption in today's society.
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