The Never-Ending Workday: Microsoft's Shocking Findings
2025-06-18
Microsoft's annual work trends report reveals a disturbing trend: the workday is extending far beyond traditional hours. Meetings scheduled after 8 PM are up 16%, and nearly a third of workers are still checking emails at 10 PM. The blurring of work-life boundaries is further highlighted by the fact that almost 20% of employees working weekends check email before noon on Saturdays and Sundays, with over 5% actively engaging with emails again on Sunday evenings.