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...
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When Microsoft announced a wave of layoffs affecting nearly 9,000 employees, predominantly from the Xbox gaming division, the tech world braced for the usual ripple effects: shaken teams, disrupted projects, anxious job seekers, and damning headlines on the precariousness of employment in the...
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The experience of time’s passage often feels subjective, colored by expectation and engagement, as articulated in the familiar phrase, “A watched pot never boils.” While common sense suggests that keeping a close eye on progress can distort our perception of its pace, recent scientific...