California has nation's sixth-most productive workers
Despite its anti-business reputation, California remains the country's top job market due to impressive labor productivity, achieving 3.9% growth in 2024.
New York working hours increase by 2.4% but productivity drops by 1.8%
The states with the lowest working hours often emerge as the most productive due to several key factors: they prioritise efficiency, implement advanced technologies, and place an emphasis on employee wellbeing and work-life balance.