Scientists Identified a Hidden Cause of Workplace Burnout—and Most Employees Do It Daily

Sometimes following the unwritten rules and expectations of the office is the least helpful thing to do.

BY BRUCE CRUMLEY @BRUCEC_INC

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Research with employees, managers, and bosses has revealed a potential remedy for people who feel increasingly tired, disconnected, and dissatisfied on the job as the week advances. Studies found that a likely solution to that condition is for professionals to simply stop forcing emotional reactions they think are expected in workplace situations — and cease feigning perkiness and pep when their batteries are actually running low.

Two different clinical trials conducted by........

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