efficiently & effectively

We are talking about extended working hours, working around the clock etc etc. I used to work for long hours from my very first job. Most of the people are doing this. People use to work extended working hours. This sounds like they are working hard. Is this true all the tiems?

Does it mean some thing liek that? Can't we work hard and achieve our targets within usual 8-9 hours working pattern? I was thinking about this and I came up with a occlusion with my own experience.

Extended working hours does not mean your working hard. You need to monitor your work and see how efficient you are. Working hard does not mean stay in the office. You need work effectively and efficiently with your working hours. Then you'll able to minimize most of these extra working hours which cost both you and your employer.

Some employers are doing a mistake by thinking working hard means working extended working hours. Some employers are happy to see all their employees are working till late night. But they don't see the hidden cost as well as damage to employees working efficiency.

You need to work extra hours but only its necessary. But if you got some work to complete in limited time period you should work around the clock and do the work. Its important to make things happen and achieve your goals. Same time you need be efficient and effective. Then you'll able to finish your work with in normal working hours and spend your time for some thing else which drive you to your goals.