The debate around working hours and work-life balance is louder than ever. But let’s pause and ask—do hours really matter if you love what you do?
When employees truly enjoy their work or feel like the company is their own, work stops feeling like a burden. They don’t count hours; they focus on results. The passion they bring makes them seamless, productive, and fulfilled.
We present ourselves as an Example
At Know Industrial Engineering, we firmly believe in fostering this sense of ownership.
- We do not force or compel an article contributor to publish an article. If they perform they will gain.
- We reward performance through bonuses tied to article success, encouraging creativity and quality.
- Contributors are treated as partners, and this shared sense of purpose ensures they feel truly connected to the platform.
In such a culture, something extraordinary happens—the lines between work and life begin to blur, but in the best way possible. Work no longer feels like a separate obligation; it becomes a natural extension of personal fulfillment. Employees find meaning in their efforts, and their work complements rather than competes with their life goals.
How to make this happen
This doesn’t mean companies shouldn’t care about employee well-being—far from it. Instead, the focus should be on building a culture where:
- Employees feel valued and empowered.
- Work aligns with personal growth and interests
- Leaders foster ownership and collaboration
- Pay the employees according to their contribution to the company
- A good performance monitoring system should be established
Moreover, while it’s perfectly fine to have a fixed basic salary—which varies based on knowledge and skill—true motivation comes from linking additional rewards to contributions toward the company’s growth and profit. When employees see the direct impact of their efforts reflected in their compensation, they feel even more driven to excel and innovate.
A motivated team doesn’t just work harder; they work smarter and more passionately. Perhaps, the future isn’t about limiting hours but about creating workplaces that inspire people to give their best—naturally.
Conclusion
By mentioning eliminating the concept of working hours, we are not meaning to eliminate working hours.
We are mentioning the concept of working hours.
It should blend suitably with life, to achieve work life harmony.
Employees should not feel it as work or burden, by changing the culture of company or changing how they feel about work. The employees should love to work as they do for their personal life.
Note: The concept that we explained in this article is what ‘Know Industrial Engineering’ follows. This may not be practically possible for every company or situation.