The number of hours worked rose by 7.4%, far outpacing a 1.8% jump in output.

工作时间增加了7.4%，远远超过了1.8%的产出增幅。

Firms may also skimp on non-wage benefits, trim the number of hours worked by low-paid staff, or cut other costs.

公司也可以克扣非工资福利，削减低薪工作人员工作时数以及其他的减少成本方式。

The average number of hours worked a week in the rich world has fallen from around 60 in the late 20th century to under 40 today.

发达国家平均每周工作时间从 20 世纪末的 60 小时左右下降到今天的 40 小时以下。