We spend roughly one-third of our adult lives at work, so it would be handy if it didn't make us miserable.
A growing body of psychological research is revealing surprising and often unsettling truths about the modern workplace, from boardroom to factory floor.
Whether the result is depression, loneliness, poor physical health or existential boredom, these 10 studies expose the hidden forces that shape how we feel about our work — and ourselves.
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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean
Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean