Why the idea of an ‘ideal worker’ can be so harmful for people with mental health conditions
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par Hadar Elraz, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour, Swansea University
Jen Remnant, Chancellor's Fellow Work, Employment and Organisation, Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde
In the modern world of work, the “ideal worker” is a dominant yet dangerous concept that can dictate workplace norms and expectations. This archetype describes an employee who is boundlessly productive, constantly available and emotionally stable at all times.
What makes this trope so flawed is that it assumes workers have no caring responsibilities outside work, or have unrealistic physical and psychological capabilities. It’s intended to drive efficiency, but in fact it is a standard that very few people can reach. It marginalises people who deviate from these rigid standards, including…
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mardi 3 février 2026
