FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Almost half of small-business managers in the U.S. use family time for work, according to a survey sponsored by Staples Inc. assessing the state of life/work balance among today's business operators.
The national survey polled more than 300 owners and managers of companies with less than 20 employees, a group that represents nearly 90% of U.S. businesses, including most drycleaners. Respondents reported long hours, decreased vacation time, and blurring the lines between work time and leisure time.
