Distance runners know how to pace themselves. They don't sprint out of the blocks; they conserve their energy. If only knowledge workers were given the opportunity to use the same strategy. According to a new Families and Work Institute study, one third of respondents reported experiencing the symptoms of chronic work — extreme demands on their time, the pressure to be "connected" at all times, and too many projects on everyone's plates. Companies need to take notice. Sure, hard work is essential, but if workers are in a constant sprint to the finish, they'll never make it. Instead, they'll keel over.
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