A third of Nizhny Novgorod residents regularly work overtime several times a week.

      May 4, 2026 09:39 Society More than a third of Nizhny Novgorod residents work overtime several times a week. This was reported by analysts from hh.ru. Every fifth respondent admitted that they are not ready to work overtime at all. At the same time, 9% fully accept the necessity of overtime. The majority of respondents, 67%, agree to stay late at work only under certain conditions. The main incentive for going beyond the work schedule remains additional pay, which was mentioned by 95% of those who allow overtime. Another 45% consider compensation in the form of time off important. Personal interest in tasks motivates 36%, while the possibility of career growth motivates 23%. Over the past year, 79% of survey participants have worked overtime at least once. Of these, 35% do so several times a week, 19% at least once a week, 23% about once a month, and 12% stay late once every few months. For 35% of respondents, total overtime exceeds 10 hours per month. For 20%, it is between 5 and 10 hours, and for another 20%, no more than 5 hours. Full payment for additional hours was received by 35% of respondents, while almost one in four received partial payment. Meanwhile, 35% reported that they received no compensation at all. Overall, overtime was paid in 58% of cases. The attitude towards overtime work in the region is predominantly negative. 42% perceive it rather or extremely negatively. A neutral position is held by 27%, while 24% view overtime positively. At the same time, a culture has developed in some companies that encourages staying late at work. According to 33% of respondents, overtime is considered the norm. Another 12% noted that employers encourage it, in 79% of cases it is simply ignored, and only in 6% of companies is it customary to avoid overtime work. If the amount of overtime becomes unacceptable, 42% intend to discuss the situation with management. 24% will either start looking for a new job or reassess their priorities in tasks. Another 3% will try to refuse extra workload to leave on time. Additionally, Nizhny Novgorod (27%) has entered the top five cities with the highest share of employees working overtime. Earlier, it was reported that Nizhny Novgorod residents named security guards, accountants, and salespeople as the most boring professions. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+