burnout prevention

The MSP channel has a new, open-door community aimed at tackling one of the industry’s least-discussed — and yet most consequential — problems: chronic stress, burnout and the mental-health toll of running and defending modern IT environments. Launched publicly at The Channel Company’s XChange...

The modern workplace is being reshaped by a relentless tide of digital tools, constant connectivity, and evolving expectations—often at the cost of personal well-being and effectiveness. A recent Microsoft report, titled “Breaking down the infinite workday,” puts numbers to a growing phenomenon...

In recent years, the traditional boundaries of the workday have blurred, giving rise to what experts now term the "infinite workday." This phenomenon, characterized by continuous work engagements stretching from early morning into late night, has been substantiated by comprehensive research from...

The current era of digital productivity, turbocharged by hybrid work models and relentless connectivity, is now confronting an alarming side effect: the rise of the so-called “infinite workday.” According to Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index Annual Report, knowledge workers across the globe are...

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the promise of a balanced workday has given way to an "infinite workday," where employees find themselves tethered to their jobs from dawn until well into the night. Microsoft's 2025 Work Trend Index sheds light on this phenomenon, revealing that the...

As the world pivots towards digital workflows and remote-first strategies, one question looms large over the modern workforce: are traditional boundaries around work time irreparably broken? According to a recent and wide-reaching analysis by Microsoft, the answer is a resounding yes. This...

The traditional 9-to-5 workday is becoming a relic of the past, giving way to what Microsoft terms the "infinite workday." This shift, driven by the rise of remote work, has blurred the lines between professional and personal time, leading to a continuous work cycle that extends beyond...

Breaking into cybersecurity is often depicted as a battle through technical gauntlets and a race to earn coveted certifications, but the journey of Ankit Masrani—now a principal software engineer at Microsoft—offers a nuanced perspective into how a blend of foundational IT expertise...

Walking away from the gridiron is never as simple as packing a duffel bag or unplugging a Gatorade cooler, especially when you're Travis Kelce—a man whose personality and mustache both belong in the annals of NFL history. But after the Kansas City Chiefs' dispiriting loss to the Philadelphia...