I've worked at a startup that mandated no developers worked outside core hours (unless responding to an on-call issue, we all took turns on call).
It worked fine. The founders were fairly enlightened people, and well aware that we were in this for the long haul - success would take time and nobody could work long hours without the quality of the work suffering.
This wasn't the case for all staff, mind. There were definitely people in some roles who worked longer hours. Marketing and PR mostly.
Thanks, there is hope then! Something similar I see at my current work place. I always try to send the message it's a marathon and not a constant sprint.
It worked fine. The founders were fairly enlightened people, and well aware that we were in this for the long haul - success would take time and nobody could work long hours without the quality of the work suffering.
This wasn't the case for all staff, mind. There were definitely people in some roles who worked longer hours. Marketing and PR mostly.