Why Employers Shouldn’t Push Workers to Overwork

Although many employers tend to think that there is a lot to gain by having their workers work longer hours for the same pay, the truth may be very surprising to them. According to studies, workers who hardly find or are given the time to relax and have fun are actually likely to become burnt out, less productive, and unhappy at work. What you will read below are some good reasons companies and organizations should make an effort to change the unbalanced and extremely competitive work environment that they have which also pressures workers to be workaholic.

Life isn’t all about working and earning money. Needless to say, work is very important and should be given much importance by people, but this doesn’t mean that it will be the only thing they should focus on. By spending an unreasonable amount of time and effort on your work, you allow your life to lack the kind of balance it needs to become a fulfilling one.

Working way too much is stressful. Some people say that one of their greatest motivations to work hard is the stress they are going through. What they don’t realize is that overworking does more damage to them than good. Stress is known as one huge factor to cause several illnesses. It can also ruin relationships, and can definitely make your life very unhappy.

Achievement won’t necessarily make your life complete. A lot of workaholic people are career oriented and achievement driven. Of course there is nothing wrong with striving to be the best, but you should understand that whatever you achieve in your life will not define who you are and what kind of life you are living. There are many aspects in your life that cannot be fulfilled by your successes at work, like the time you spend with your loved ones, and doing the things you are passionate about.

Your body needs rest to be at its best. We all get tired, sleepy, and even sick because our bodies are designed in a way that it can tell you if you need to stop. You cannot force your mind to come up with great ideas if you haven’t had enough sleep. You will not be as energetic as you want to be at work also if you keep on skipping meals just to keep up with work. It is so wrong to think that working longer means being productive. In fact, those who work beyond normal hours are very likely to be inefficient and unproductive at work.

As a responsible employer, it is your job to make sure your workers also get to enjoy their lives outside of work. Help them understand that more than their career pathways, their health, time with loved ones, and personal happiness are the ones that truly matter.