Moreover, recent polls by Right Management have also identified the growing pressure on workers today.

"The data shows they rarely leave their desk for lunch. They respond to emails from the boss at all hours. They are not taking all their vacation time. And when others are laid off, the work they did must be shared by the remaining employees," Right Management said.

"There are times when deadlines or projects command longer hours," Right Management's northeast region General Manager Matt Norquist said adding that "leaders need to connect the intensity of workloads with dialogue that aligns the work with individual employees' ambitions, and the organisations' broader strategic objectives."

The online poll of 325 employees was conducted between August 16 and September 15.

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