Reasons to avoid excessive overtime at work

[cherry123]

The truth is that some employees just look at the benefits that comes with working overtime especially if the pay is right but too much of anything even a good thing can bring negative output.

So what are the negative effects of taking up excessive overtime on the employees

it will bring high level of employee burnout

There will be also excessive reduction in employee engagement.

it will result in higher absenteeism and lower productivity.

Add yours

 

[Springtime]

Excessive overtime may cause the workers to burn out frequently. It may also affect the productivity and efficiency of the workforce. As excessive overtime may have negative impact on work life balance, employees may look for other job opportunities which result in high staff turnover.

 

[cherry123]

Exactly, too much of anything is bad so excessive overtime will definitely cause the workers to burn out much often than not. It will also affect the productivity and efficiency of the workforce.

 

[Magnus2022]

Excessive overtime may affect the mental and physical health of the employees. When employees are not in right mind frame, they are bound to make mistakes that will adversely affect their productivity. Moreover, excessive overtime may disruptive workers lifestyle and makes them to lose coordination.

 

[Niyi Briggs]

Fatigue would reduce the productivity of the staff. As a boss, allow your staff to go home on time. It would keep them fresh for the following day.

 

[uptrendfinancialsignal]

Our body needs maximum rest and we shouldn't overwork it for any reason.

 

[cherry123]

Sure , excessive overtime may disrupt workers lifestyle and makes them have both mental and physical health problems. So caution should be applied when you need to work overtime daily

 

[Elendu]

If your business is consistently requiring overtime from workers, consider hiring additional staff to help lighten the workload and reduce the need for overtime and make sure that you set realistic expectations for workload and deadlines, so your employees do not feel the need to work overtime to meet unreasonable expectations

 

[cherry123]

I wish companies can understand this but no they will not employ additional staff to help lighten the workload. They need to reduce the need for overtime for the workers

 

[Stardom22]

Excessively overtime for the workers would affect the production output. This is because workers tend to be sluggish on the normal working hours sparing the most crucial part of the work as their overtime.

 

[Heatman]

The truth is that some employees just look at the benefits that comes with working overtime especially if the pay is right but too much of anything even a good thing can bring negative output.

So what are the negative effects of taking up excessive overtime on the employees

it will bring high level of employee burnout

There will be also excessive reduction in employee engagement.

it will result in higher absenteeism and lower productivity.

Add yours

I believe that if you have adequate numbers of workers in your business, there would not be any need for working overtime by any staff.

 

[Chibson]

In such a situation many employees will not have interest in working for the business venture. A lot of them will also be tired to carry out their duties the next day.

 

[Shavkat]

Excessive overtime may cause the workers to burn out frequently. It may also affect the productivity and efficiency of the workforce. As excessive overtime may have negative impact on work life balance, employees may look for other job opportunities which result in high staff turnover.

I do agree that it can burned out the employees if they do overtime often. It is not a good thing because it can affect their productivity at work. If ever, they need to compensate their overtime work.

 

[Etini Willie]

I do agree that it can burned out the employees if they do overtime often. It is not a good thing because it can affect their productivity at work. If ever, they need to compensate their overtime work.

Compensation doesn't stop burnouts of Staff. When fatigue sets in, it does. I won't do overtime for any organization. Afterall, it I break down, I would still have to use money and treat myself.

 

[Bisolami]

The truth is that some employees just look at the benefits that comes with working overtime especially if the pay is right but too much of anything even a good thing can bring negative output.

So what are the negative effects of taking up excessive overtime on the employees

it will bring high level of employee burnout

There will be also excessive reduction in employee engagement.

it will result in higher absenteeism and lower productivity.

Add yours

Doing the right thing at the right time is very important so you work extra time

 

[Heatman]

In such a situation many employees will not have interest in working for the business venture. A lot of them will also be tired to carry out their duties the next day.

This is one of the reason why it is very important for you to make sure that those that are hired to work for you, are very much interested in carrying out their duties.

 

[Shavkat]

Compensation doesn't stop burnouts of Staff. When fatigue sets in, it does. I won't do overtime for any organization. Afterall, it I break down, I would still have to use money and treat myself.

I do agree that it will not stop the feeling of being burn out. But then, it is a part of their jobs. I am not sure in your country, but it does happen not only in my country but also in other nations. If the employer did not do it, then it is considered insubordinate issue.

 

[Chibson]

This is one of the reason why it is very important for you to make sure that those that are hired to work for you, are very much interested in carrying out their duties.

Yeah, it will definitely affect their productivity which is not a good thing for the business venture. Businesses should stop anything that will slow their employees' productivity.

 

[Shavkat]

Yeah, it will definitely affect their productivity which is not a good thing for the business venture. Businesses should stop anything that will slow their employees' productivity.

I agree with you. If the productivity is low consistently. The business owner needs to consider closing the company or not. If it is in this situation, merging with other companies is the option to continue having the business.

 

[Johnson2468]

Excessive overtime can cause workers to burnout and it can reduce productivity when it is happening repeatedly. It can even lead to loss of good workers in the work place