How Companies Can End a Culture of Overwork.

This article, written by Brigid Schulte and published by Harvard Business School Publishing, explores the issue of overwork in companies and provides recommendations for improving productivity while promoting work-life balance. It discusses the negative effects of long work hours, such as burnout and decreased productivity, and suggests five strategies for organizations to end a culture of overwork. The article also highlights the importance of public policies that support work-life balance. Additionally, it specifically addresses the issue of overwork in Japan, where the work culture encourages long hours and has led to cases of death from overwork, known as karoshi. Overall, the article emphasizes the need for organizations to prioritize effective work and allow employees to have fulfilling lives outside of work. [Extracted from the article]