How to create policies that keep people from overworking

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Have long hours at the office truly made you a top-performing employee, or are you wearing yourself out for lackluster results? 

Over half of workers in the U.S. said they had experienced burnout in 2024, according to the American Psychological Association, and the World Health Organization reports that working 55 or more hours per week is linked to a 35% higher risk of stroke and a 17% risk increase for coronary heart disease.

Lee Hafner
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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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