Office workers are now clocking out at 4:39 p.m. on average

As spring arrives, U.S. corporate employees now clock out at an average of 4:39 p.m., over 40 minutes earlier than two years ago. Despite the shorter workday of 8 hours and 44 minutes, productivity has risen by 2%. Many utilize techniques like the Pomodoro method, leading to longer productive sessions. Interestingly, weekend work has increased, with employees averaging nearly 12 hours. This reflects a potential shift towards flexible working patterns rather than a strict reduction in overall working hours, particularly within larger companies.

Corporate employees in the U.S. are clocking out earlier, at 4:39 p.m., yet productivity has surged by 2%, indicating a shift in work dynamics.

The analysis from ActivTrak indicates that although the workday has shortened, productivity has simultaneously increased, suggesting employees are working smarter.

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