Long hours at work
As Forbes states, the primary classic sign of a workaholic is spending a lot of time at work. If a subordinate is already sitting in the office when you arrive at work, is still there when you leave, and is also answering e-mails at midnight, something might be wrong.
Reluctance to delegate tasks
A workaholic dislikes passing work on. They keep all responsibilities to themselves and have trouble delegating them to someone else.
Neglect of personal life
A pathological phenomenon in workaholism is neglect of one's personal life. This sign is particularly telling if the worker was previously functioning normally in their personal life, but now has suddenly lost interest in their hobbies, friends, personal projects or family.
High stress levels
A workaholic is constantly stressed. You can tell by the fact that they do not smile, they sleep badly, they eat too little (or too much), or they are unable to concentrate.
Higher sickness rates
High levels of stress, the strain on the body and constant work all take their toll in the form of higher risk of illness. So you should beware if out of the blue the subordinate is constantly ill.
Perfectionism
A workaholic wants everything they do to be perfect. This means they are willing to spend a disproportionate amount of time on every task. And that is why they are a workaholic.
Increased error rate
Nobody can work efficiently for 12 hours straight. And they certainly cannot maintain such a pace over the long term and not make mistakes. Therefore, one of the symptoms of workaholism is increased error rate.
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