<ul><li>The traditional nine-to-five workday is becoming less common among white-collar employees in the US due to the emergence of the "triple-peak" workday pattern.</li><li>The "triple-peak" day involves two productivity peaks during regular business hours (around 11 am and 3 pm) and a third peak at around 10 pm, indicating a shift in work habits.</li><li>This new schedule allows for increased work-life balance, with employees using the mid-afternoon "dead zone" for personal errands and leisure activities.</li><li>However, the disjointed working hours can impact collaboration and lead to longer work hours, blurring the boundaries between work and personal life, potentially leading to burnout and stress.</li></ul>

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