Weatherhead School’s Jenny Hawkins discusses shift from 9-to-5 workdays to more flexible schedules for employees

9-to-5 often replaced by longer workday as workers check email, work at home
The Plain DealerJenny Hawkins, visiting assistant professor of economics, discussed the shift from 9-to-5 workdays to more flexible schedules for employees. Though many employers have sought to meet employees’ demands for such schedules, “Getting flexibility doesn’t necessarily mean you increase or you manage your leisure time better,” she said.