You’re Working More. Here’s How to Talk to Your Partner About It.

Conflict at home can be caused by taking on an extra project at work. When you want to go the extra mile, what is the best way to communicate? In order to explore how people navigate these challenges, the authors conducted a series of studies with more than 1000 employees. When it comes to reducing work-life conflict and boosting partner satisfaction, some of these strategies are more effective than others. The authors offer four strategies to help employees balance the sometimes conflicting imperatives to go above and beyond at work and be a good partner at home.

Getting ahead at work can be done by going the extra mile. Employees who engage in more organizational citizenship behaviors such as working after normal business hours or during vacation, taking on special projects, and rearranging personal plans are more likely to do so.