A Glossary of HR Terminology

Glossary of Human Resources Management and Employee Benefit Terms

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Standard Hours 

What are Standard Hours?

The standard hours define the normal work hour for an individual during a workweek. This is considered the time duration that can improve the productivity and efficiency of working in an individual. If one works according to the standard hours, then the efficiency and activeness to get involved in the work and work perfectly to achieve the target and goal set by the company during a normal work duration. Typically, a normal work week consists of 40 hours.