Really, what else is there to say? Working long hours may make us feel important, but it doesn’t help us do better work. A lack of sleep absolutely affects our ability to make good decisions, do quality work and a host of other things.
Just stop it.
The Research Is Clear: Long Hours Backfire for People and for Companies
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