Free labour isn’t free
Many workers are increasingly putting in unpaid hours, with 62% globally reporting up to five extra hours each week. In Canada, 13% of workers report logging 16 or more unpaid hours weekly, particularly among upper management. This trend can lead to employee burnout and turnover, highlighting the need for clearer expectations and healthier work habits.
- ▪62% of workers worldwide report putting in up to five hours of unpaid work each week.
- ▪In Canada, 13% of workers log 16 or more unpaid hours weekly.
- ▪Higher job levels correlate with increased unpaid hours, with half of upper management reporting at least six extra hours per week.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThis is the weekly Work Life newsletter. If you are interested in more careers-related content, sign up to receive it in your inbox.Putting in a few extra hours here and there has become the norm for many workers.ADP data shows that, worldwide, 62 per cent of workers reported putting in up to five hours of unpaid work each week. Many are working far beyond that. Looking specifically at Canadian data, 13 per cent of workers report logging 16 or more unpaid hours per week.“Workers might be putting in more unpaid work because they are just more engaged in their work and their role.
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