Where Did The 9-To-5 Even Come From?

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Where Did The 9-To-5 Even Come From?

If the 40-hour work week feels daunting now, just consider those who were around in the 1890s when full-time auto employees clocked in an unbelievable 100 hours a week. Sunday scaries much?

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Why The Future Of Feminism Depends On Flexible Jobs

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Why The Future Of Feminism Depends On Flexible Jobs

The verdict has been in for some time now: A 2013 study shows that flexibility in the workplace is a top priority for workers, with 66% of Millennials saying they’d like to shift their hours outside of the standard 9-to-5 (though the idea that anyone leaves work at 5 anymore seems laughable, and that probably speaks to the problem).

Is Stress the Latest Status Symbol?

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Is Stress the Latest Status Symbol?

Pop culture of the ‘80s and ‘90s made it seem so simple: A powerful woman wore a power suit and turned the art of elocution into a full-on sprint.