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Managers think employees should take a break from work—but they don’t promote the ones who do

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The Detachment Paradox: Work-Life Balance vs. Career Advancement

This chapter delves into the challenges employees face in achieving work-life balance while striving to detach from work during personal time. It highlights how the pursuit of breaks can lead to perceptions of decreased commitment and potential career setbacks, as discussed in recent research on the detachment paradox.

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