<p>The postmodern world of work implies a constant revision and resignification of the concept itself and the action of working. This implies becoming aware of, to subsequently be consistent with. This critical article of reflection, aims to illustrate the author's position and some theoretical reflections that others have proposed related to double management discourse in relation to productivity, teamwork, achievement, competitiveness, communication, and relationships in the organization that usually result in accentuated psychosocial risks and an inadequate working environment that lead workers to experience perceptions of discomfort and suffering at work.</p>