Margaret-Mary McGrath’s Post

Is #14hours an attempt at 'work hour anchoring'? We have all experienced how businesses take advantage of a cognitive bias, known as anchoring bias, through price anchoring. I consider the recent 14-hour workday proposal 'work hour anchoring'. This proposal is likely to be shelved, but it might become an anchor, a reference point. With this, 10 to 12-hour work days are likely to be perceived as 'reasonable'. This is a regressive move when we are moving towards a future where technological advancements will help us work fewer hours and allow us to be more human. We have all read about physical slavery in our history books. There is no doubt that a few decades from now, our generation will find mention in history books as 'mental slaves'. Price anchoring creates a perception of 'cheap and best'. The 14-hour workday move is 'cheapness at its best'. #14hours #workhouranchoring #mentalslavery #14hourworkday #70hours

𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤: 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬, 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐌𝐞𝐡𝐧𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐡𝐢, 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢 𝐤𝐚𝐚𝐦 𝐤𝐢 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐚𝐩𝐢 𝐣𝐚𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐡𝐚𝐢. At 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬, success isn't about how many hours you put in—it's about the impact you create. Extended hours are often celebrated, but do they equal better results? 🚫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬. Let's debunk the idea that working endless hours equals higher-quality results. In reality, long hours can drain creativity, hinder performance, and lead to burnout. Actual productivity comes from something other than staying late but from working efficiently and focusing on what truly matters. It's not about how much time you spend—it's about the impact you create. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡? 𝐖𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝. At 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬, we cultivate a culture that values innovative thinking and empowers employees to deliver meaningful results—without compromising their well-being. We actively support work-life balance because when employees feel balanced, innovation and creativity flourish. At Alit, we measure success by the quality of the work delivered, not the hours on the clock. Hard work isn't about doing more—it's about doing it right. It's time to change the narrative. Let's move from "more hours" to "better work" and create a workplace that values impact, efficiency, and a positive culture. 💡 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌—𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒅𝒈𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓? #WorkSmarter #ProductivityMatters #PositiveWorkCulture #InnovationAtWork #AlitTechnologies Haider Ali Burhanuddin Banduk wala Sugandha Inani Neeraj Joshi MANISH PATIL Rohit Bakde Shubham Agrawal Deepika Namdev Ruchika Vani Taha kanchwala Prashant Sawle Aditya Pandey Archana Sitole @tukaram chouhan

💡 "Ever feel like your brain is juggling a million things in HR? You're not alone!" 💡 HR isn’t just about policies and paperwork; it’s about people, progress, and yes, sometimes, the coffee machine. ☕ Here are some thoughts we’ve all had in the HR world: 1️⃣ "If I have to explain the vacation policy one more time, I’ll need a vacation myself." 😅 2️⃣ "Another day, another ‘urgent’ email about the coffee machine. Priorities, right?" 📧 3️⃣ "Spruce up our wellness program. Happy employees = healthy company!" 🧘♀️ 4️⃣ "Performance review season: The art of saying ‘needs improvement’ diplomatically." 📊 5️⃣ "Survived another meeting that should’ve been an email." 🖥️ 6️⃣ "Check on new HR software updates. Anything to make life easier!" 🔄 7️⃣ "Lunch while learning about leadership. Growth never stops!" 🍴📚 🎯 What’s the one thought that resonates with you most? Let’s celebrate the big and small wins in HR together! #HRLife #DailyThoughts #EmployeeExperience #Leadership #GrowthMindset #HRHumor #WellnessAtWork

We all talk about it, but… Is work-life balance really achievable, or is it just a myth we keep chasing? ⁉ So, I’m curious 💡 how do you manage to unwind after a hectic workday? Let’s share our tips and experiences to help each other out! 🤝 #WorkLifeBalance #SelfCare #Wellbeing #CareerGrowth #hr #corporate #connection #mohali #tricity #developers #experienced #linkedin #india #remote #hybrid #workpressure #selfcare #WorkHardPlayHard #TuesdayMotivation

We are changing the way the world works. Are you ready to explore a shorter workweek? It's not about doing the same work, the same way in less time. It's about redesigning your workday, to work better and live more. #WorkTimeReduction #Overwork #Productivity #Wellbeing

⚖️ Struggling to find the perfect work-life balance? You’re not alone! Balancing business demands with personal life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to carry the load by yourself. Lean on your business partners to lighten the load — and that’s where Accurate Employer Solutions steps in. From payroll to HR and beyond, we’re here to handle the details, so you can focus on what matters most. Let us help you find that balance. Reach out today and let’s get started! 💼 #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessSolutions #AccurateEmployerSolutions #PartnerWithUs #FindYourBalance

Stay productive and avoid #burnout during the summertime🌞 •Prioritize morning tasks •Stay hydrated 💧 •Take breaks outdoors 🌿 •Keep your workspace cool ❄ •Set clear boundaries ⏰ How do you stay productive in the summer? Share your #summerwork tips👇 #HRservices #HRConsulting #Humanis #yourHRpartner #HR #productivity #motivation #summerwork

Handling Time-Off Requests Fairly Managing employee requests for time off during the holiday season can be challenging when many individuals seek leave simultaneously due family obligations or travel plans. According to research from SHRM, nearly half of HR professionals report difficulties handling time-off requests fairly. To combat these challenges, establish clear policies surrounding time-off requests while encouraging open communication channels among teams regarding workload expectations. Integrating mindfulness practices such as brief deep-breathing exercises before discussing requests can help create a supportive environment where everyone feels heard. Source: Society for Human Resource Management #HRManagement #FairnessAtWork #EmployeeEngagement

Handling Time-Off Requests Fairly Managing employee requests for time off during the holiday season can be challenging when many individuals seek leave simultaneously due family obligations or travel plans. According to research from SHRM, nearly half of HR professionals report difficulties handling time-off requests fairly. To combat these challenges, establish clear policies surrounding time-off requests while encouraging open communication channels among teams regarding workload expectations. Integrating mindfulness practices such as brief deep-breathing exercises before discussing requests can help create a supportive environment where everyone feels heard. Source: Society for Human Resource Management #HRManagement #FairnessAtWork #EmployeeEngagement

How flexible is your working life? In some jobs it can be difficult to agree a flexible schedule, however it is always worth asking and getting creative about what can be achieved - even if you do it just for a trial period might bring you closer to understanding what works best for you. #Work #WorkLife #worktips #inspiration #motivation #innovation #FYP #foryoupage #energy# #jobtips #purpose #selfhelp #workadventure #workideas #business #businessmotivation #Careertips #CareerAdvice #humanresources #HR #thrivingatwork #reigniteyourstory #conversations #behaviours