The Four-Day Working Week

In recent years, several companies have tested a four-day working week. Employees work fewer hours but usually receive the same salary. Supporters argue that rested workers are more focused and productive. In many trials, staff reported feeling less stressed and more satisfied. Some companies also found that fewer people took sick days. However, the idea does not suit every type of business. Hospitals and shops, for example, still need people every day of the week. Critics also worry that some workers may simply feel more pressure. Even so, the debate about how we work is clearly changing.