Ever wondered why we’re so glued to the 9-to-5 work schedule? Are we really thinking this is the best way to be productive?
Spoiler alert: It’s not.
Let’s get real. A vouchercloud study found that in an 8-hour workday, people are productive for just about 3 hours (sample of only onsite workers). Yep, you read that right — only 3 hours.
So why are we sticking to a system that’s clearly not working and it’s so last century?
Hey, I get it; not everyone has the luxury to ditch the 9-to-5. But it’s high time companies start considering asynchronous work instead of the “we’ve always done it like this” standard. Why?
Let’s dig into the data:
Increased Productivity: A study by RescueTime found that people have just 2 hours and 48 minutes of productive time in a workday. Guess what happens when you allow async work? Employees can focus on tasks during their peak productivity hours.
And yes, that means not everyone will be online 9 to 5. That’s ok. You will survive.