Managers have limits to how long and how much they should be carrying. If it isn't properly managed, the individual and company will suffer greatly.
Companies are demanding more of their managers than ever before. They tend to pay less too by making more managers exempt or salary. In return, managers tend to work more hours as they receive more work. Their longer hours and additional stress often result in great sacrifices in their personal lives. They have less time to spend with their families, spouses, and children. This often results in marital or relationship strains, divorce and separation. They also have less time for relaxation, work at home, and hobbies.
This imbalance between work and home eventually wears the employee down and burnout takes over. Once a productive, happy employee, they are now a disillusioned employee who just tries to get through the day. Their feeling is “why should I care about a company that doesn’t care about me?”
A company that is constantly making withdrawals, but fails to put in an equal amount of deposits breeds disloyalty. It’s not easy to reinvigorate a burned out employee who now doesn’t believe in what he’s doing.
Hobbies, recreation, and vacations are necessary for a well-balanced, healthy lifestyle. We are unable to do our best work with anxiety and stressed nerves caused by constant pressure. We lose our effectiveness by living a life so tightly strung that we are always tense. A proper balance between work and rest can make us more efficient than when we constantly work without any rest.
Stress may cause a disruption in sleep and leave the manager feeling fatigued, mentally and physically. Because your mind isn’t as sharp as it usually is, you have a diminished ability to make good decisions.
Long-term success is dependent on a company's ability to get the most from an employee and maintaining that flow. Time off and regular relaxation are key to the health of the employee and company.
