The 40-Hour Work Week Is a Thing of the Past
Recently I read an article about the 40-hour work week being over.
About half of all managers work more than 40 hours a week, according to a new survey from tax and consulting firm EY, and 39% report that their hours have increased in the past five years. Little wonder, then, that one-third of workers say it’s getting more difficult to balance work and life. In addition to that, fifty-eight percent of managers in the U.S. report working more than 40 hours a week, surpassed only by managers in Mexico, where 61% say they’re working those hours. By comparison, just over a third of U.K. managers and under a fifth of managers in China report working beyond 40 hours.
A lot of people say that because of rising expenses, flat salaries, and inflation, they are forced to work longer to keep their families alive. A consequence is that people feel less happy and more tired throughout the day. A woman who was familiar with the topic said that employers need to focus more on their employees' well-being.
In conclusion, I think companies should increase pay so that their employees do not have to work such long hours.
About half of all managers work more than 40 hours a week, according to a new survey from tax and consulting firm EY, and 39% report that their hours have increased in the past five years. Little wonder, then, that one-third of workers say it’s getting more difficult to balance work and life. In addition to that, fifty-eight percent of managers in the U.S. report working more than 40 hours a week, surpassed only by managers in Mexico, where 61% say they’re working those hours. By comparison, just over a third of U.K. managers and under a fifth of managers in China report working beyond 40 hours.
A lot of people say that because of rising expenses, flat salaries, and inflation, they are forced to work longer to keep their families alive. A consequence is that people feel less happy and more tired throughout the day. A woman who was familiar with the topic said that employers need to focus more on their employees' well-being.
In conclusion, I think companies should increase pay so that their employees do not have to work such long hours.
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