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Employees Overwhelmed by Workloads

Aug 25, 2014
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Employees Overwhelmed by Workloads

Over TimeOver Time

88% of survey respondents say they work more than 40 hours a week.

Daily GrindDaily Grind

71% say they work more than they prefer.

Household ChoreHousehold Chore

71% say they take work home at least one day per week.

Cubicle CaféCubicle Café

63% say they eat at their desks.

Road WarriorsRoad Warriors

61% say they commute more than 30 minutes per day, and 25% say they spend more than an hour getting to and from work.

Helpful ToolsHelpful Tools

60% rely on calendar apps, project solutions, intranets and other technologies to automate processes to increase productivity.

In ConferenceIn Conference

Only 16% say they’d reduce the number of meetings they attend to improve productivity.

What Workers Would Do With an Extra Hour in a WeekWhat Workers Would Do With an Extra Hour in a Week

Spend more time with family: 64%, Exercise: 64%, Pursue a hobby: 31%, Catch up on household chores: 24%, Learn or improve a skill: 22%

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