The race for productivity : a modern curse ?

This mini book questions a contemporary phenomenon : has the race for productivity become a modern curse ? In a clear, documented style, the author analyses how hustle culture and digital hyper connection have imposed a logic of always more at the price of widespread stress, burnout and loss of meaning. Drawing on recent studies (2024 2025), it reveals striking statistics : three quarters of employees say stress harms their sleep, nearly half feel burned out and 80 % report lacking time for their work. Yet younger generations champion another vision : work life balance, well being and shared values.

Across its sections, the book dissects the ravages of overwork, emerging expectations, the benefits of flexible models (remote work, four day week) and the paradoxes of artificial intelligence. It proposes concrete solutions : adopt sustainable productivity, prioritise quality, support AI adoption with training and establish an inclusive corporate culture that protects mental health. Publishing House : Five Minutes - Collection : ÉCHOS DU QUOTIDIEN, this work calls on leaders, professionals and anyone keen to put people back at the centre of performance and rediscover a fulfilling balance.