Back then, most jobs were manually done; hence the need for those long hours.

According to aMicrosoftwork trend report, the 9-to-5 workday is well on its way to extinction.

Thankfully, technology has aided this transition to remote work.

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They were more or less human machines.

But there is a middle ground to be found, which will end the 9-to-5."

He then further stated that “ideas such as driverless cars and more advanced drones are becoming a reality.

Technology and new work systems

Machines will be used for more and more jobs in the future.”

So, employees no longer have to be onsite for eight hours every day to keep workflow going.