Long working hours

Many organizations follow the concept of working for 8-9 hours. Working beyond these hours is sometimes imperative in order to complete the task at hand. The question is how long can an employee concentrate?

There are some who complete the task within the desired limit and spend the extra time in either contributing more to the work or by spending it on leisurely activities. For them the issue of working long does not arise. But for those who require more time than others to culminate their work, even these 8-9 hours fall short.

There could be several other reasons for working long like someone might be addicted to working or in case of a crisis. When the frequency is less, it doesn’t matter but when it becomes a routine, the productivity is hampered. First and foremost the health might be affected and ill-health does not deliver healthy work. A sound body and sound mind produces sound work. It might also lead to fatigue and the ability to concentrate any further depletes. Also the time spent with their closed ones is drained out.

Overtime may help you accomplish the day’s work and may also allow you to have a tension free sleep but the exhaustion will not allow you to work briskly the next day. It is important to accomplish but not at the cost of ones health. "No man ever said on his deathbed, 'I wish I had spent more time at the office." Deliver the most, both to your work and to your family. The balancing act is essential and the weight should never be one-sided.

"Human Resource- A Magazine for the Discerning Professional

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