Adding extra work comes at a cost for employers, workers

Employees often take on extra work because they see it as an opportunity to advance their careers or because they are afraid to say no.

By Alan Goforth | January 27, 2025 at 02:59 PM

Employees often take on extra work because they see it as an opportunity to advance their careers or because they are afraid to say no. However, recent research shows that this extra work may come at the cost of increased burnout and reduced productivity.

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Alan Goforth is a freelance writer in suburban Kansas City. In addition to freelancing for several publications, he has written a dozen books about sports and other topics.

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