In today's world, overworked employees are overwhelmed by chronic transition and uncertainty. They are under-equipped to manage the demands of life and work successfully.

A recent SHERM global survey suggests that employees who work overtime may actually be less productive. The survey of 10,333 workers found that 40% regularly work after hours, often feeling pressure to do so rather than wanting to work longer. In fact, employees who logged off at the end of the workday reported 20% higher productivity scores compared to those who felt compelled to work late. Notably, half of all respondents did not take work breaks, and those employees were 1.7 times more likely to experience burnout.

The findings suggest that employers may need to reevaluate expectations around overtime and encourage workers to maintain a healthy work-life balance, which could lead to greater overall productivity. And ultimately, workers need to recognize the toll on mental health.

Overwork and burnout have a strong interrelationship with mental health. When we're perpetually overworked, our brains and bodies don't get the rest and recovery they need. Chronic stress takes a major toll, impairing our ability to regulate emotions, focus, and think clearly. We become more irritable, less productive, and increasingly prone to mental health challenges.

The solution isn't simple, as the........

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