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Work, the new trend is 'emotional detachment': this is how employees try to reduce stress
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Work, the new trend is 'emotional detachment': this is how employees try to reduce stress

The article discusses the growing phenomenon of 'Great Detachment' in the workplace, where employees gradually disconnect emotionally from their jobs rather than leaving them. This trend, identified by researchers at the Politecnico di Milano's HR Innovation Practice Observatory, reflects a shift in how workers relate to their work, often driven by stress and a desire for psychological well-being. While some see this as a coping mechanism, experts question whether prolonged emotional detachment could become a risk to mental health. The article notes that while more workers are considering changing jobs, fewer are actively seeking new opportunities, suggesting a broader cultural shift toward emotional disengagement.

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Work, the new trend is 'emotional detachment': this is how employees try to reduce stress

The article discusses the growing phenomenon of 'Great Detachment' in the workplace, where employees gradually disconnect emotionally from their jobs rather than leaving them. This trend, identified by researchers at the Politecnico di Milano's HR Innovation Practice Observatory, reflects a shift in how workers relate to their work, often driven by stress and a desire for psychological well-being. While some see this as a coping mechanism, experts question whether prolonged emotional detachment could become a risk to mental health. The article notes that while more workers are considering changing jobs, fewer are actively seeking new opportunities, suggesting a broader cultural shift toward emotional disengagement.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the phenomenon of 'Great Detachment' as a neutral observation, citing academic research and statistical data without overtly favoring any political ideology. It raises questions about the potential risks of emotional detachment but does not take a clear stance on whether this is

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