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One in 10 Brits working overtime more than five days a week
In the UK, 81 % of workers say they have a good work / life balance. With flexible and hybrid working influencing workplace culture, workloads are shifting – but some employees are still clocking significant overtime.
A study by Adobe Express found that one in 10 Brits are working overtime more than five days a week. While a third( 31 %) said they do extra hours for the additional pay, the main driver is workload. Forty-one percent work overtime because they have too much to do during regular hours, while 37 % cited deadline pressures.
Forty percent are content with their role and overtime levels, saying they are not seeking a new job. Twenty-one percent are actively looking and have received an offer elsewhere, while 19 % are searching but have yet to secure a new position.
By industry, law leads the way, with 20 % working overtime seven days per week. In property and construction, one in 10 do the same, followed by 8 % in engineering and manufacturing. In contrast, only 2 % of retail workers put in overtime every day.
The findings highlight a clear divide across sectors, with some professionals facing relentless schedules while others maintain a healthier balance.
Click Labs acquires Evermile to power AI-driven retail operations for SMEs
Click Labs, a global SaaS leader in logistics and on-demand delivery software, has acquired Evermile, a London- and Tel Aviv-based AI retail operations platform built for small- and medium-sized businesses. The move expands Click Labs’ logistics footprint and brings advanced automation and AI capabilities to lean retail teams worldwide.
With AI reshaping e-commerce, SME retailers face mounting pressure to enhance operations and customer experience – without the large teams, technology or budgets of big brands. The deal offers enterprise-grade automation designed specifically for smaller businesses, enabling faster product innovation, streamlined daily operations and more connected, personalised customer experiences at scale.
Founded in 2022 by Omer Goldschmidt, Ynon Cohen and Omry Hochberg, Evermile acts as a‘ virtual operations manager’ for modern retail – automating workflows typically handled manually by SME teams. Its AI Agents and proprietary orchestration engine manage tasks from order preparation and delivery assignment to SLA tracking, support resolution and personalised engagement, freeing up time while boosting consistency and satisfaction.
Since its 2023 launch, Evermile has processed hundreds of thousands of orders and supported thousands of independent UK retailers. Trusted by brands including Ottolenghi, CakeBox and Paul’ s Bakery, it has helped businesses in food, fashion, wine and pharmacy scale without the complexity of traditional enterprise systems. �
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