When hard work doesn't pay off
Working hard may sound like an ideal path to success, but such exertion is liable to backfire, according to research to be published by the Industrial and Labor Relations Review. The researchers found that work intensity — consistently tight deadlines and massive workload — is more likely to lead to poor wellbeing and professional setbacks than even excessive hours. The study’s authors suggest that giving employees more control over how, where and when they work can help matters.