The traditional 9-to-5 is being replaced by the "infinite workday"

"The traditional nine-to-five workday is becoming obsolete, and is being replaced by the 'infinite workday' as employees increasingly engage with work outside standard hours."

"The average American employee receives 50 work-related messages outside of business hours, and nearly 30 percent check emails after 10pm."

Recent research by Microsoft indicates a shift from the traditional nine-to-five workday towards an 'infinite workday' model. Average American employees are inundated with 50 work-related messages outside standard hours, which includes early morning and late-night email checks. This change, influenced by the pandemic, has embedded a culture where workers feel pressured to demonstrate productivity by working additional hours. The ramifications of this shift could affect overtime regulations and employee wellbeing initiatives significantly.

Read at The Hill