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Emails after work are killing me softly

William Becker's studies have shown that work stress may contribute in deteriorating personal relationships because of the continuous work engagements and work pressure.

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According to a study called "Killing me Softly" conducted by  William Becker, a tech professor in Pampil College of Business, shows that checking work emails in non-working hours can be harmful for both the employee and it's person life and families resulting in anxiety and stress affecting the health.

The study also reveals that through virtual connections, the expectations of availability increases and the pressure of being available might strain the employee even without actual work engagements, off the clock.

 “The insidious impact of ‘always on’ organisational culture is often unaccounted for or disguised as a benefit — increased convenience, for example, or higher autonomy and control over work-life boundaries.” said Becker

William Becker's studies have shown that work stress may contribute in deteriorating personal relationships because of the continuous work engagements and work pressure. He says that monitoring electronic communication outside of work would be ideal. His research interests also include work emotion, turnover, organisational neuroscience, and leadership.

He thinks that the employee should be clearly informed and prepared if a job requires email availability, such expectations should be communicated clearly as a part of job responsibility. They could practice mindfulness, which has been shown to be effective in reducing anxiety and tension.

 


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