The Four-Day Working Week

In recent years, several companies have tested a four-day working week.

近年来，一些公司试行了每周工作四天的制度。

Employees work fewer hours but usually receive the same salary.

员工工作时间减少，但通常薪水不变。

Supporters argue that rested workers are more focused and productive.

支持者认为，休息充分的员工更专注，也更有效率。

In many trials, staff reported feeling less stressed and more satisfied.

在许多试点中，员工反映压力变小，满意度提高。

Some companies also found that fewer people took sick days.

一些公司还发现，请病假的人变少了。

However, the idea does not suit every type of business.

然而，这个想法并不适合所有类型的企业。

Hospitals and shops, for example, still need people every day of the week.

例如，医院和商店一周七天仍然都需要人手。

Critics also worry that some workers may simply feel more pressure.

批评者还担心，有些员工只是会感到更大的压力。

Even so, the debate about how we work is clearly changing.

即便如此，关于我们如何工作的讨论显然正在发生变化。