Study on the Impact of Long Working Hours on the Mental and Physical Health of IT Sector Employees

Studies have demonstrated that compared to specialists in other sectors, IT professionals usually work longer hours, which makes their lives quite difficult. Long working hours are a major problem that has gained international attention, according to the World Health Organization and the International Labour Organization (ILO). They can have a negative impact on employees' health and well-being. According to ILO 2019 reports, working too many hours is accountable for close to one-third of the projected worldwide burden of disease at work or is a contributing factor in illnesses. A person's mental health may suffer gravely as a result of ongoing work pressures and associated stressors. The study looks at how extended work hours affect workers' mental and physical health of IT professionals.