In modern society, overtime seems to have become a norm, especially in some high-pressure industries, overtime has become commonplace. However, does overtime really improve productivity?
According to a recent survey, more than 70% of working adults have experienced overtime, and 30% of them say they work overtime regularly. The survey also showed that the main reason for overtime was heavy work tasks, followed by overtime requests from bosses.
However, does overtime really improve productivity? The answer may not be. Studies have shown that working long hours can lead to fatigue and loss of concentration, which can reduce productivity. In addition, overtime can have a negative impact on employees' physical and mental health and increase the risk of illness.
So, why do many bosses still require employees to work overtime? One important reason is that working overtime can give bosses peace of mind. When bosses see that employees are working overtime, they feel that work is being done in an orderly manner and that everything is under control. This relieves the boss's anxiety and makes them feel more in control.
Of course, there are also bosses who ask employees to work overtime for other reasons, such as to squeeze employee value or to create an atmosphere of hard work. But in any case, overtime should be meaningful, not to satisfy your boss's anxieties.
If employees are in overtime for a long time, it is easy to cause inattention, which can reduce work efficiency. Moreover, overtime will increase the risk of employees' illness, such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, mental diseases, etc., and there have been too many cases of sudden death of employees in large factories in the past two years to count. Overtime can also squeeze out employees' personal time, leading to work-life imbalances and affecting family life and social interactions.
Therefore, employees should try to avoid overtime, and if they must work overtime, they should also pay attention to the combination of work and rest to maintain physical and mental health. At the same time, companies should also create a healthy working atmosphere, reduce unnecessary overtime, and improve employee productivity and well-being.