Why time away may be the future of work

HBS Managing the Future of Work by HBS Managing the Future of Work

Jul 22, 202637:22Business

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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