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Why the idea of an 'ideal worker' can be so harmful for people with mental health conditions

In the modern world of work, the "ideal worker" is a dominant yet dangerous concept that can dictate workplace norms and expectations. This archetype describes an employee who is boundlessly productive, constantly available and emotionally stable at all times.

Why the idea of an 'ideal worker' can be so harmful for people with mental health conditions
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In the modern world of work, the "ideal worker" is a dominant yet dangerous concept that can dictate workplace norms and expectations. This archetype describes an employee who is boundlessly productive, constantly available and emotionally stable at all times.

Originally published at Phys.org

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