In this episode of Office Therapy, Dr. Brad Shuck explores the hidden cost of efficiency in the age of AI. What happens when the tools designed to save us time don’t actually give time back—but instead intensify the pace of work?

Through a deeply human reflection on burnout, task expansion, and the pressure to never fall behind, this episode unpacks why getting more done can still leave us feeling more depleted. Dr. Shuck invites listeners to consider the difference between engagement and well-being, and why protecting margin, redefining quality, and prioritizing human connection may be more important now than ever.

This conversation is not really about AI. It is about work, time, and what it means to stay human in systems that keep asking for more. Grounded in themes central to Dr. Shuck’s research on employee engagement and well-being, this episode offers a thoughtful reminder: just because you can fill every open moment doesn’t mean you should.