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Work Hours Drop as Burnout Plagues American Workforce
9/6/2025
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Story summary
- Average weekly work hours in America fell to 42.9 in 2024, down from 44.1 in 2019, due to burnout.
- "Clock botching" refers to employees being present but emotionally disengaged, linked to burnout.
- 66% of Americans report burnout, with Gen Z particularly anxious about AI job replacement.
- South Korea and the Netherlands are testing shorter workweeks to address burnout.
- A pilot program in South Korea reduced nurse turnover from 19.5% to 7%.
