After-hours work emails contribute to burnout and hostility, research shows
Briefly

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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