Ethical Workload Management

Employee workload has a significant impact on individual wellbeing and organizational performance in today's competitive business environment. The following research examines the impact of different types of workload - physical, cognitive and emotional - on employee health, job satisfaction and performance. Following an overview of the case studies already conducted and the literature on this topic, the study emphasises the negative effects such as health problems, lower job satisfaction and reduced productivity. Appropriate workload management, taking into account ethical issues and good practices, can also increase employee engagement and the quality of work. Good practices to tackle work overload include flexible working hours, monitoring workaholism, job rotation, transparent communication and regular breaks. The ethical dilemmas that arise in workload management are the following: how to adequately prevent burnout without reducing productivity, how to distribute workloads fairly, and to what extent to involve employees in decision-making. Finally, the research provides meaningful interpretations and suggestions for organizations on how they can balance productivity demands with employee health and well-being, which lead to a happier and more successful workforce.