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Why time away may be the future of work
As careers last longer and AI accelerates workplace change, should extended career breaks become part of workforce strategy? Harvard Business School senior lecturer DJ DiDonna on burnout, reskilling, organizational resil...
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Why time away may be the future of work is an episode from HBS Managing the Future of Work by HBS Managing the Future of Work. As careers last longer and AI accelerates workplace change, should extended career breaks become part of workforc...
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Published Jul 22, 2026, 37:22 long, audio available.
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