The silent creep: After-hours expectations are burning out top talent

by Bill Howatt June 22, 2026

written by Bill Howatt June 22, 2026

In many workplaces, boundary creep doesn't happen through policy changes. It happens quietly. Emails sent late at night. Messages marked "quick question" on weekends. Meetings scheduled across time zones without discussion. Over time, availability becomes assumed rather than agreed. Leaders often do...

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Dr. Bill Howatt, founder and CEO of Howatt HR, refers to himself as a behavioural scientist with a keen curiosity for how employees and employers can work together to reduce mental harm and promote mental health in the workplace.

The silent creep: After-hours expectations are burning out top talent

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