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Opting for flexible working hours
Instead of asking how many hours to work, smart businesses consider what the best hours are for their team to be working. Flexibility in working hours allows employees to choose working hours that suit their mental peaks and their lifestyle.
According to research, most people are only productive for 4-5 hours a day. With flexibility, you can create daily schedules that work for you. Research shows that employees working flexible hours show greater job satisfaction and commitment to their companies.
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Past predictions about the average working hours
Nearly a century ago, British economist John Keynes predicted this generation would only work 15 hours a week.
In 1890, workers worked an average of 60 hours per week. By 1890, the average working hours dropped to 37. However, by the 1970s, the downward trend of working hours had turne...
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Opting for shorter working hours
Working shorter hours, such as the 4-day work week or the 6-hour workday, is not always the solution, since it could only work for certain industries.
A six-hour workday would be effective for industries such as hospitals but less effective where the borders between work and private life a...
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Overworking leads to decreased productivity
Studies show that working more hours increases productivity up a point; after that, the law of diminishing returns sets in. That point is around 49 hours per week.
Research shows overworked employees have an increased risk of fatigue, general poor health, and cardiovascular disease. An...
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The rise in the average working hours: contributing factors
The rise in average working hours a week can be related to three serious issues:
- We celebrate "being busy."
- We worry about losing our jobs in the current economic climate.
- We use devices that make us always on.
The rise of kn...
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Remote Working Study: Behaviour Of Remote Workers
- According to studies, 91 percent of employees that took part in the research, believed that Work From Home (WFH/Telecommuting) is more productive.
- 41 percent liked the choice about the place and time of working.
- Imposed WFH had a portion of employees feel less happy or val...
Stay flexible
During the most turbulent times, even remote businesses may experience pitfalls. Of course, this is not a reason to stop working. But it is pretty reasonable to revise your approach to productivity regularly, improving teamwork.
For many teams, traditional work hours and days are no longe...
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