A PGI survey of over 500 American workers found that 70.9% feel they work more hours than desired, with a significant portion working over 40 hours weekly. Respondents expressed high productivity through various methods, and the majority lack designated lunch breaks. The survey indicates a demand for better workplace perks, with gym memberships and relaxation rooms being popular stress relievers.

1. #TAKE
BACK60
T H E D E M I S E O F T H E W O R K W E E K

2. PGi surveyed over 500 American
workers to better understand their
workday.

3. WE ASKED:
Do you spend more hours working
than you want to?
70.9% 29.01%
YES NO

4. HOW MANY HOURS
DO YOU WORK DURING AN AVERAGE WORK
WEEK?
Less than 25 hours per week: 0.6 %
25-30 hours: 0.3%
31-35 hours: 1.60 %
36-40 hours: 9.9 %
41-45 hours: 31.5 %
46-50 hours: 32.5%
More than 50 hours: 23.4%

5. HOW MANY DAYS A WEEK
DO YOU TAKE WORK HOME WITH YOU AFTER
LEAVING THE OFFICE?
Never: 20.9%
1 day: 18.5%
2 days: 16.6%
3 days: 14.1%
4 days: 8.4%
5 days: 10.5%
6 days: 4.3%
7 days: 6.2%

6. Lunch?
of respondents said they
do not take a lunch break
away from their desk.
FIFTY EIGHT PERCENT

7. 60 minutes of additional free time during your
work day, what would you use it to do?
IF YOU WERE TO HAVE
Other
Spend time with friends
Learn a new skill
Do a household chore
Take a nap/relax
Run an errand
Pursue a hobby
Spend time with family
Exercise

8. WHAT DO YOU DO
to be more productive during the day?
Other
No multitasking
Telecommute
Take a break
No social media
Avoid meetings
Drink coffee
Bring lunch
To-do lists

9. WHAT PERK WOULD BE
the best stress reliever in your office?
Gym membership: 32.6%
Relaxation room: 25.9%
Lunchtime yoga: 16.3%
Office pet: 13.5%
Other: 11.5%
WOOF!

10. YES
DO YOU
H A V E T H E
RIGHT TECHNOLOGY
TO DO YOUR
YOUR JOB
W E L L ?
86.3%
13.7%
NO

11. JOIN US AS WE
#TAKEBACK60
TO HELP WORKERS STAY
HEALTHY, HAPPY & PRODUCTIVE
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