Cube dwellers – stress lovers. Do those phrases have to go together? Consider this Infographic
on pondering if your job is killing you?
Numerous studies have clearly shown that the average working person is much more productive than in earlier decades. For example, an American worker, according to surveys conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, has tripled productivity since 1947.
Although work does give us a sense of belonging to something bigger than ourselves, to an enterprise that affects hundreds of lives by what it produces for a national economy, research indicates that overall job satisfaction is low due to how poorly people are treated in many corporate businesses. Frustrated by low respect at work, many people have resorted to self-destructive behavior after work, from drugs to alcohol, and from infidelity to abusive parenting. This raises the question: are our jobs ruining our lives?
Additionally, apart from experiencing demeaning treatment at work, some jobs are too strenuous, requiring constant labor, while others are too sedentary, resulting in a progressive denial of healthy activity.
From: Human Resources MBA
So let’s not just take this news sitting down. What can we do as cube dwellers to be productive, efficient, effective, and healthy employees? For me that means taking regular breaks at work, finding time to fit in regular exercise, and find ways to enjoy life outside of work. Besides, remember there is life outside the box.
About Troy Pesola
Troy is the founder of Cube.Dweller.Fitness. He's an innovation catalyst in several areas of life including business, marketing, and process improvement. Outside of work he's actively involved in fitness, health, and living vibrantly in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
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