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Press releaseWorking hours per capita at record high – increase driven by women

The number of hours worked per capita in Germany has risen sharply in recent years. At just under 29 hours per week, it is at its highest level since reunification. The increase is particularly attributable to women.

Peer-Reviewed Articles in Scientific JournalsDoes perceived stress mediate the relationship between commuting and health-related quality of life?

Rüger, Heiko; Pfaff, Simon; Weishaar, Heide; Wiernik, Brenton M. (2017)

Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour 50: 100–108