This is exactly the reason why France decided to ban workplaces from sending out-of-hours emails last year, with a bill that gives employees a legal “right to disconnect”.

It’s also the reason why the Danes leave work on time every day – and many innovative companies are following suit.

“We are conscious not to create a culture where overworking is glorified,” Victoria Bastide, chief technology officer of health app Lifesum told Stylist recently.

“This starts with the leadership team - we make sure not to stress our colleagues by staying late, or emailing at night or over the weekend. Occasionally I do work at the weekend, but when this happens, I make sure that this isn’t seen. Otherwise, colleagues may feel like they ought to be working, too.”

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