A four-day work week improves productivity and health, new study shows
The research, involving over 100 companies and nearly 2,900 workers across several countries including the UK, revealed high satisfaction for both employers and employees.
Key positive outcomes included improved productivity, revenue growth, better physical and mental health for workers, and reduced stress and burnout.
Companies maintained productivity by cutting low-value activities like excessive meetings, while employees used their extra day off for personal appointments, leading to lower healthcare costs and reduced turnover.
While not suitable for all industries, the study, published in Nature Human Behaviour, indicates that the positive effects of the four-day week persisted six months after the trials concluded.
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