America works too much. Half of salaried workers report putting in at least 50 hours a week, and surveys of white collar professionals report even higher figures. Long hours deplete our ability to make good choices and make it harder to fit in a full night of sleep. As a result, workers are less productive, less healthy, even less ethical. Long hours also make it harder for women to advance into leadership roles.
Why Overtime Pay Doesn’t Change How Much We Work
New rules from the Obama administration may not have their intended effect.
July 01, 2015