is not a uniquely Japanese phenomenon; in 2013, a Bank of America intern in London died after working for 72 hours straight. Workaholics tend to be less effective than other workers because they have difficulty working as part of a team, trouble delegating or entrusting co-workers or organizational problems due to taking on too much work at once. Moreover, workaholics often suffer sleep deprivation, which results in impaired brain and cognitive function. The business risk that workaholism presents is an underestimated risk in companies and human resources management, which can develop into an existential threat to a business. See also Critique of work Crunch (video games) Downshifting (lifestyle) Karoshi Money-rich, time-poor Occupational burnout Power harassment Presenteeism Protestant work ethic Slow movement (culture) Work aversion Work ethic Workaholics Anonymous Workplace stress References External links The Economics of Workaholism Obsessive–compulsive disorder Stereotypes Working time