Why “We Need to Work Longer” Is Almost Always a Bad Idea

Every now and then, your boss might say something like, "We need to work longer." It's almost always a terrible idea. First of all, people may actually need to change something about their work, and so the motivation and the goal of the manager might be valid and important. However, an emphasis on...
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