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The Evolving Concept of Work Hours

Subject: Static GK (General Knowledge)

Book: General Time Knowledge

Historically, communities tied work hours to sunrise and sunset, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter. The Industrial Revolution led to fixed shifts and factory whistles, standardizing blocks of labor. Today, remote work and flexible schedules allow employees to set hours more aligned with personal peak productivity, albeit often complicated by global time zone differences. Businesses look to technology to coordinate tasks across continents in near real-time. Understanding how work hours evolved underscores the interplay between societal norms, economic needs, and technological progress.

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