Four day workweek

Culture

77 Percent of Workers Want a 4-Day Workweek. So Why Aren't More Companies Offering It?

A new Gallup poll shows that workers are willing to work more hours in exchange for an extra day off.

Leadership

Are 'Unplug Days' Just Another Workplace Gimmick? Research Says They Might Be the Key to Ending a Really Big Problem.

This emerging trend is designed to combat burnout and promote work-life balance, and thus boost productivity.

Leadership

A 4-Day Work Week Could Benefit Employees. But Are Employers Willing to Adapt?

Employees want more freedom, flexibility and better work-life balance — and a shorter workweek could be the answer, according to one of the world's largest four-day workweek trials. The question is: Are company leaders ready to make this shift?

Leadership

A U.S. Company With Thousands of Employees Just Adopted a 4-Day Workweek — Here's the Innovative Blueprint Up for Grabs

Its staff is saying goodbye to on-camera requirements for virtual meetings too.

Productivity

Alternatives to Layoffs in Tech: Maintaining a Stable Workforce

Layoffs are not always the best option and can often be detrimental to the organization as a whole. Companies can keep a steady workforce while still controlling expenses and adapting to market changes by thinking about possible alternatives to layoffs.

Business News

After 4-Day Workweek Trial, Some Employees Said 'No Amount of Money' Could Make Them Go Back to Working 5 Days

The experiment proved to benefit stress levels, sleep, and mental health.

Business News

This State Could Be the First to Pay Companies To Test a Four-Day Workweek

Trials of the four-day workweek have picked up steam around the world -- and now it's could come to U.S. lawmaking.