The trial compared nearly 3,000 employees at 141 businesses and organizations who adopted a four-day work week with nearly 300 employees at 12 companies who stuck with a five-day schedule. The study ...

I’m like to cringe in horror if I – from the comfort of my living room, with its log-fed fire and close proximity to a coffee pot – look back at generations past and the sort of work conditions they ...

The movement to implement a four-day work week is gaining momentum in the U.S. Economist Juliet Schor says more than 200 American companies have now made the switch and she believes almost every ...

Another major city is introducing a four-day week for thousands of workers, with the shorter work week movement continuing to grow globally. Within a matter of days, employees in Dubai’s public sector ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. The concept of a 4-day workweek isn’t new, but with the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For many people, the 40-hour work week can be an exhausting grind ...

Working long hours week after week, with no end in sight, takes a toll on employees. Long work hours have been shown to significantly decrease mental and physical health and lead to less productivity ...