b'T A I L G A T E T A L KWork-Life DataA group of researchers studied 185 million working hours in 2018 and found compelling information about American working habits. Check out some highlights on the science of work-life.28% of workers start their day before40% of our day is spent40% of people use their 8:30 a.m. and 5% start before 7:00 a.m. multitasking with computers after 10 p.m. communication toolsThe most distracted days of 2018 were74% work during normal businessThe U.S. ranks 30 thout of 38 Nov. 26 and July 7 (the Monday afterhours; 26% work at night andcountries measured for good work-life Thanksgiving and the 4th of July) on weekends balance (The Netherlands is #1)On average, we check email 72% of employees rank work-life and IM every 6 minutes balance as very importantTIPS TO DE-STRESS?As it happens, the things experts recommend we do to chill out are very similar to items on the Controlling the Work-Life Balance list. Coincidence? We dont think so. Achieving accomplishments at work and engaging with family, friends, and communities can be challenging in todays modern era. Employees and employers need to work together on practices and processes that allow for fulfillment in both. When out of sync, stress may result. Follow your instincts and best practices to reduce stress. Set boundaries to avoid neglecting the parts of your life that happen outside of work. Engage in good activities that lower anxiety levels.TAILGATE TALK|3'