The After-Hours Email: Why Crossing the Feierabend Line Backfires
B1 Focus
Kulturelle Erwartungen an Work-Life-Balance, Erreichbarkeit und Selbstorganisation in deutschen Unternehmen.
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Quick Tip
In German work culture, efficiency during core working hours is valued higher than staying late. Use 'verzögerter Versand' (scheduled send) if you work outside standard hours.
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