"We're an organizational psychologist and a philosopher who have teamed up to study why people work - and what they give up for it. We believe that there is good reason to consider concerns that apply to many if not most professionals: how much work to do and when to get it done, as well as how to make sure your work doesn't harm your physical and mental health - while attaining some semblance of work-life balance."
"Most Americans consider the 40-hour workweek, which calls for employees being on the job from nine to five, to be a standard schedule. This ubiquitous notion is the basis of a hit Dolly Parton song and 1980 comedy film, "9 to 5," in which the country music star had a starring role. Microsoft Outlook calendars by default shade those hours with a different color than the rest of the day."
"Prior to the Great Depression, which lasted from 1929-1941, 6-day workweeks were the norm. In most industries, U.S. workers got Sundays off so they could go to church. Eventually, it became customary for employees to get half of Saturday off too. Legislation that President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law as part of his sweeping New Deal reforms helped establish the 40-hour workweek as we know it today."
About one in three Americans make at least one New Year's resolution. Most resolutions focus on weight loss, fitness and other health-related goals, but many target work, usually concerning a current job or a career change. Key professional concerns include how much work to do, when to do it, and preventing work from harming physical and mental health while achieving work-life balance. The 40-hour workweek and nine-to-five schedule have become standard cultural expectations, reinforced by media references and calendar defaults. Prior to the Great Depression, six-day workweeks were common; New Deal legislation and labor unions helped establish the 40-hour week.
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