The term 9 to 5 has taken on a whole new meaning in recent years and is seldom accurate in describing the number of hours that people are actually working. In fact, the average American workweek is now closer to around 47 hours – nearly a full day of extra work. And for many positions, this number can be significantly higher, and it’s not uncommon for many employees to clock as many as 60 to 65 hours on average per week. A sharp increase in the number of working hours begs the question: What … [Read more...] about Our 24/7 Work Culture: The Negative Impact of the Rise in Working Hours
