Express Employment Professionals recently released new survey results revealing workers’ desire to put in more hours on the job.
In a recent poll, Express asked employed individuals, “If your employer allowed you to, would you work more hours, less hours, or the same hours?”
A majority of respondents, 58%, said “more hours,” while only 10% said “less hours.” One-third, or 33%, said “same hours.”
“Workers’ hours have become a hot topic lately for a number of reasons, including federal regulations and political campaign rhetoric,” said Bob Funk, CEO of Express and a former chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. “Our survey makes it pretty clear: workers want more hours. Only a few wish they were working less.”
“Whether that desire comes from necessity or personal preference, it’s certainly a tribute to the North American work ethic. It’s also a reminder that many workers recognize that putting in extra effort can be the key to getting ahead, getting a raise or getting a promotion.”
The survey of 872 workers in the U.S. and Canada was conducted in July 2015. The respondents are current and former associates of Express Employment Professionals.
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