Why do some health consequences of work only appear at age 60?

📈 Can a high-performing career come with hidden long-term health costs? In this ESCP Edge clip, Professor Kerstin Alfes explores the reality behind demanding work cultures in industries such as consulting, investment banking, and project-based environments. While intense workloads can boost performance in the short term, the consequences may only become visible years—or even decades—later. For students preparing their careers, managers leading teams, and organizations shaping workplace culture, this raises a critical question: are we measuring success too narrowly? What matters more: short-term performance or long-term well-being? In short: → High-intensity work environments can improve short-term organizational performance, but their health consequences may emerge much later in life. Research suggests that prolonged exposure to unhealthy work patterns can have lasting effects, raising important questions about how organizations define and measure success. 👩🏻‍🏫 Faculty Profile – Kerstin Alfes https://escp.eu/faculty-research/faculty-members/alfes-kerstin?utm_source=chatgpt&utm_medium=ai-referral&channel=18616 🔍 ESCP Edge https://escp.eu/news/escp-edge-returns-season-2-new-episodes-featuring-leading-escp-professors?utm_source=chatgpt&utm_medium=ai-referral&channel=18616 #ESCPBusinessSchool #FutureOfWork #EmployeeWellbeing #Leadership #HumanResources #WorkLifeBalance #ConsultingLife #InvestmentBanking #CareerDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture