#Workaholism
Workaholism, in its broadest sense, refers to the wilful investment of excessive amounts of time in work-related activities, a compulsive need to work to the point that the individual develops an irresistible tolerance to their work, which in effect negatively impacts the individual’s social, family, and other essentials in their personal life.
One of the significant causes of workaholism is an organizational culture that encourages and rewards this behavior with promotions, career advancement opportunities, and acknowledgment.
Additionally, job insecurity and the accompanying fear of job loss as organizations grapple with an unpredictable market economy and the need for corporate restructuring, including mergers, acquisitions, and downsizing. These transformations exacerbate workaholism as individuals overwork to secure their positions.
Work overload contributes to workaholism as individuals take on more and more responsibilities as the job demands, believing that this is crucial in achieving the organizations’ goals.
Also, while technological advancements have been essential in making work more accessible, they have blurred the boundaries between work and personal life as individuals can work around the clock as the need arises, to the point that they can take unfinished work home, which not only creates a work-life imbalance but also eats into quality family and personal time.
Furthermore, while work autonomy may indeed increase an individual’s intrinsic and identified regulation and thus lead to a more balanced work-life situation, too much autonomy may have the opposite effect as it often leads to self-imposed pressure to succeed, leading to workaholism in the same way that lack of autonomy causes individuals to put excessive efforts to work to prove themselves. Research also indicates that individuals with a family history of workaholism are more predisposed to developing similar tendencies.
How is your work life Balance?
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