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Microsoft: Employees Stuck in 'Infinite Workday' Amid Chaos

6/17/2025

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Microsoft's research uncovers a troubling reality: employees are trapped in an "infinite workday," bombarded by 275 interruptions and sending 58 messages after hours. With one-third feeling overwhelmed, the pressure is mounting. While AI offers a glimmer of hope for relief, fears of job loss loom large, leaving workers in a precarious balance.

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Microsoft's research uncovers a troubling reality: employees are trapped in an "infinite workday," bombarded by 275 interruptions and sending 58 messages after hours. With one-third feeling overwhelmed, the pressure is mounting. While AI offers a glimmer of hope for relief, fears of job loss loom large, leaving workers in a precarious balance.