Overwork is slowly burning us out. So why do we normalise it?
Ric Marks experienced severe burnout while managing a 30-person team on a government IT contract, highlighting the dangers of overwork. He noted that the accumulation of invisible pressures led to a significant impact on his health and family. Experts point to rising concerns about workplace mental health, especially in small businesses lacking proper support.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 19:01 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
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