Fastcompany iconFastcompanyAug 2, 2026 ~1 min source read

The after-hours advantage: Why your life outside of work matters

However, Americans are participating less in the activities that enrich these attributes. Research suggests that engaging in a hobby or activity after hours can improve workplace creativity, a key competitive differentiator for workers in the age of AI.

The after-hours advantage: Why your life outside of work matters

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However, Americans are participating less in the activities that enrich these attributes.

Research suggests that engaging in a hobby or activity after hours can improve workplace creativity, a key competitive differentiator for workers in the age of AI.

However, Americans are spending more free time watching TV and scrolling social media than socializing, playing games, reading or playing sports.

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However, Americans are participating less in the activities that enrich these attributes. Research suggests that engaging in a hobby or activity after hours can improve workplace creativity, a key competitive differentiator for workers in the age of AI. However, Americans are spending more free time watching TV and scrolling social media than socializing, playing games, reading or playing sports.

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  • There is also ample research to suggest that a healthy family life and strong community can contribute to workplace skills, knowledge and values, yet we're in the midst of a loneliness epidemic where over a...

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