Businessscore 298·4 metrosupdated 1h ago

South Dakota Named Hardest Working State in New Analysis

A new WalletHub analysis reveals significant variations in work habits across the U.S., with South Dakota ranking as the hardest working state. The study evaluated factors such as employment rates, average weekly hours, and leisure time.

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