Be careful — improving productivity by pushing workers too far will likely lead to burnout, decreased productivity, increased attrition rates and increased safety risks, according to Circadian Technologies.
Workers who are asked to do more often respond favorably if they are not already overworked. Circadian’s Alex Kerin notes that extended-hours operations generally have higher rates of turnover and greater fatigue than day-only operations, so even more emphasis must be placed on providing a suitable work-life balance for shiftworkers.