The article is an attempt to understand the phenomenon of hard work. The definition of diligence as a complex concept, which reflects a deep personal feeling is on-wear to work. It is shown that meaningful employee diligence includes not only the moral characteristics of a person and the meaning of life value, but it is a factor determining the prospects for social and economic development. In addition to the phenomenon of "love", moral and ethical qualities of the person, as a habit, interest and respect for work make up the basis of hard work. The lack of love of work is at the core of all social problems of individuals and society. We consider the fundamental difference between the hard work and workaholism.