In the United States , white - collar workers work longer than workers in most advanced industries . By dialing down on overwork , by once again matching wages , which have been stagnating , to productivity , which has been rising , we might not only be able to create more work for those who need it , and work smarter , but foster the creativity and innovation that will lead to a more dynamic , productive economy , and a better life . She says : We need to recover our lost leisure ; more work does n't raise productivity . She says companies pay workers for how long they sit at their desks , not for what they do .
In the United States , white - collar workers work longer than workers in most advanced industries . She says : We need to recover our lost leisure ; more work does n't raise productivity . She says companies pay workers for how long they sit at their desks , not for what they do .