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No tapping out? | BrewDog founder's rejection of 'work-life balance' misses the mark for modern workplaces

BrewDog founder's rejection of 'work-life balance' misses the mark for modern workplaces

James Watt, co-founder of brewery & bar chain BrewDog, sparked debate recently by dismissing the concept of work-life balance, suggesting it was "invented by people who hate the work that they do." 

In a video interview alongside his high-profile fiance Georgia Toffolo, Watt instead advocated for "work-life integration," especially for those passionate about their professions.

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