Workload Side Effects: Excessive workload in the office is increasing the risk of death among the youth. The pressure of completing the work in the stipulated time and sitting in one place for hours is increasing many dangerous and serious diseases. This is increasing not only physical but also mental disturbance.
The latest case is of Pune’s Ernst & Young (EY), a Big Four accounting firm. Where a 26-year-old woman died allegedly due to workload. Her mother alleges that within a few months of joining the company, she started losing appetite and sleep, which resulted in her death. This is not the first case of this kind. Work pressure is nothing new for those working in corporate. In such a situation, let us understand how dangerous work load is…
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what do the statistics say
Global think tank UKG Workforce Institute released a data in March 2024 regarding the problems in the office. According to this, about 78% of the employees working in India have complained of burnout. 64% believe that if their workload can be reduced by cutting their salary a little, then they have no problem.
The International Labor Organization says that India is among the top countries where the work week is the longest. An average Indian works about 48 hours a week, while employees work about 37 hours in the US and 36 hours in the UK. The labor law in the country allows 48 hours of work in a week, but the situation in corporate is much worse than this. In work from home, the working hours keep getting extended.
What are the dangers of work load?
1. Sitting for long hours at work can damage many parts of the body. High blood pressure and cholesterol can increase. This can increase heart problems.
2. Due to excessive work load, sitting at one place reduces blood circulation in the lungs and other parts of the body and blood clots can form in the lungs.
3. There is also a risk of heart failure due to work pressure
4. According to a study, sitting for hours in the office increases the risk of colon or intestinal cancer. This also increases the risk of breast and endometrial cancer.
5. There may be weakness in the muscles of the hips and legs.
6. Sitting in one place to complete the work on time can lead to arthritis or osteoporosis. Joint pain can increase.
7. Workload is very dangerous for the brain. It can cause many mental problems.
8. Bad posture syndrome can occur. This can also cause back pain.
9. Risk of diabetes
10. Weight may increase, which can lead to many diseases.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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