One study of British factory workers during World War II found that 49 hours was the point where diminishing returns kicked in. Studies have shown that, beyond a certain point, working more hours results in diminishing returns -that is, each additional hour we put in at the office is less productive than the last. ![]() Image credit: SBS NewsĪnd it’s not just inconvenient to work extra hours it’s actually bad for your productivity. While this study doesn’t prove direct cause-and-effect, the fact that there’s such a high correlation between increased health risks and overworking should give us pause. ![]() Overworked employees were also found to have a 13% increased risk of coronary heart disease. One study carried out across three continents found “those who work more than 55 hours a week have a 33% increased risk of stroke compared with those who work a 35- to 40-hour week”. It may not feel like it when 6pm, 7pm, or even 9pm rolls around and you’re still at the office, but over time those extra hours build up into increased risk of cardiovascular disease, generally poor health, and fatigue. Simply put, working long hours is bad for your health and bad for your work.
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