Is true work-life balance a myth or a manageable goal? In this episode of pplpod, we explore the complex equilibrium between our professional and personal lives. We trace the history of labor from the standardized clock time of the Industrial Revolution to the modern digital era’s "boundaryless" interface.

Join us as we dive into:

• The evolution of the 8-hour workday and the rise of remote work post-pandemic.
• Key psychological theories like Work-Family Conflict, Role Enhancement, and the concept of "Greedy Institutions" that demand our undivided loyalty.
• The impact of new legislation, including the Right to Disconnect in Europe and the success of 4-day workweek pilots in the UK.