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Feature Article: Stuck-at-Work Syndrome |
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Stuck-at-Work Syndrome
One of the most common complaints heard about corporate life today concerns time. There’s not enough of it, the deadlines are too tight, and too much of it is spent at work. While the amount of time we have available hasn’t changed over the years, the other two statements are true and supported by data.
In the past lower paid workers were the ones putting in the most time at their jobs, but as our economy has shifted towards a knowledge and technology focus, it is management that is routinely putting in 50+ hours per week.
A major drain on time at work is communication. According to a McKinsey survey, fully 25% of executives at large companies say that communications—email, voicemail and meetings—are nearly or completely unmanageable. Nearly 40% of the 7800 managers surveyed spend a half to a full day per week on communications that are not important.
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Practical Tips: Home Work
Working from home regularly can not only benefit you personally, it can also be a smart career move. The Journal of Applied Psychology reviewed 46 studies on the topic and concluded that doing so is good for both business and staff.
Not surprisingly, being given the option to work at home reduces your stress and increases job satisfaction.
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