Job creep

Job creep

Job creep is when a persons job starts extending into that persons leisure time. An example of job creep is someone doing work at home after working hours are over, during weekends or when on vacation. This phenomenon is often aggravated by new technologies like cellphones, smartphones and the internet.


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