Technology has enabled many people to work from anywhere but has also contributed to an “always on” work culture that was growing even before the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, with so many of us are working remotely, the boundaries between “home” and “work” have become increasingly blurred, making it even more difficult to switch off. The Myers-Briggs Company recently carried out a study, asking people about their personality type, behavior, views in regard to the always-on culture, levels of job satisfaction, and experience of work-home conflict. Researchers identified four overarching coping strategies, as well as differences within the Myers-Briggs personality types.
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Even before Covid-19 brought many people’s work into their homes, we were in the middle of a revolution. Technology has radically changed how we manage our work and lives. Services and information are available 24/7, and we can easily connect with anyone, anytime, anywhere in the world.
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