How many hours are actually worked in an 8 hour day?
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Research suggests that in an eight-hour day, the average worker is only productive for two hours and 53 minutes. That's right--you're probably only productive for around three hours a day. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American works 8.8 hours every day.