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July 29, 2026Strategic HR Review

The new boundary problem: why employees need psychological detachment, not just flexibility

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AMAmanda M. Main

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Overview

Argues that enhancing psychological detachment improves employee recovery and well-being, highlighting HR implications.

Key Points

  • This study explores how organizations address employee exhaustion, focusing on the importance of psychological detachment.
  • Develops a perspective using research on psychological detachment and boundary management.
  • Analyzes observations from hybrid and technology-enabled work environments.
  • Considers implications of electronic communication and work intensification.
  • Flexibility cannot solely ensure employee recovery; psychological detachment is crucial.
  • Employees face challenges due to unclear communication norms and AI-enabled work acceleration.
  • HR leaders should prioritize psychological detachment in work design for better employee well-being.

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Amanda M. Main (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a69a28ac8da07d9defa60fdhttps://doi.org/10.1108/shr-06-2026-0064
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