Research is increasingly suggesting that making employees work more doesn't necessarily lead to greater productivity.
Companies with billions of dollars on the line — particularly in the tech sector — have heeded the advice, implementing vacation policies that range from generous to unlimited, as well as more paid parental leave and more flexible work scheduling arrangements.
It's hard to imagine, however, that big employers in the United States are likely going to begin considering shifting to a three-day workweek. And yet, a new study out of Australia suggests that, in terms of health, those over age 40 might not be doing themselves any favors by working more than 25 hours a week.
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