By Stephanie Vozza May 31, 2022 Ever wonder why we work eight hours a day, five days a week? Or why we clock in from 9 to 5? It started with the shift from agriculture to manufacturing during the industrial revolution. Originally, factory workers clocked in long hours six days a week. A … Continue reading Why more businesses are considering ending the 40-hour work week
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The 40-Hour Workweek Is Over and We Should Let Hybrid Work End It For Good
Anna Znamenskaya November 10, 2021 The 40-hour workweek is done for. Executives know it, and employees do too, even if very few of them are saying it out loud. As big-name corporations like Amazon delay bringing workers back to the office due to continued COVID-19 concerns, others are trying to coax workers back and fretting … Continue reading The 40-Hour Workweek Is Over and We Should Let Hybrid Work End It For Good
Time To Permanently Demolish The 40-Hour Work Week [Infographic]
by Miguel Conner December 5, 2015 Follow @qsampleDecember 5, 2015 The 40-hour work week. The 8-hour work day. Ah yes… These two measurements are staples of the American workforce, entrenched memes in most industries and positions. One size fits like a first world glove. But do these schedules really make sense? Is that the best … Continue reading Time To Permanently Demolish The 40-Hour Work Week [Infographic]