Go Home on Time Day: We’re all working way too long – and fathers are the worst at leaving the office on time
Leaving work on time is becoming "a novelty" rather than the norm – and fathers aged between 36 and 45 are most likely to stay in the office outside of their official hours, new research suggests.
Nearly two-thirds (60 per cent) feel we are forced to put in extra hours to get the job done, while 58 per cent of parents say working late is the only way they can deal with their workload, charity Working Families claims.
Among working parents, fathers are the most likely to go the extra mile. Almost half of employees say the work culture is the main reason for staying at the office later, and more than a fifth (22 per cent) claim they persistently work longer than their contracted hours.
Working Families claims that the UK’s persistent inflexible working culture is damaging the delicate balancing act parents are required to perform to ensure they fulfil their working responsibilities and are able to have quality time with their children.
And, as the UK's population ages, more of us are concerned about having enough time to care for elderly relatives on top of work commitments.
In an attempt to encourage people to work the hours they are contracted, Working Families is holding national Go Home on Time Day on Wednesday (23 September). The charity is asking employees and employers to "have a conversation about how work can work best for all".
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