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The five-day workweek is a cultural norm; the result of early 1900s union advocacy to reduce the six-day workweek, which led to the invention of the weekend.In the early 20th century, when the average work week in developed nations was reduced from around 60 to 40 hours, it was expected that further decreases would occur over time.
Ahead of July’s election, the 4 Day Week Campaign called on political parties to back a reduction of the maximum working week from 48 hours to 32 by the end of the decade, with no loss of pay.
May 13—Work four days and have a three-day weekend every week? When do we start? A new survey by ResumeBuilder.com shows the burgeoning movement for a four-day workweek is gaining steam. The one ...
Thanks to her side gigs, Abacan is making upward of $10,000 per month compared to around $6,000 previously when working five days a week. She credits the four-day schedule with providing her the ...
Those already working an eight-hour day transitioned from a five-day work week to just four. Each employee is still paid for a full 40 hours each week, without any changes to their benefits.
NextAvenue Richard Eisenberg By Richard Eisenberg After Labor Day, I have a suggestion for America's employers that I think would make their employees happier and more productive: Offer them a ...
Many workers say they would love a shorter work week. A full 77% of US workers said a four-day, 40-hour workweek would have a positive impact on their wellbeing, according to a Gallup poll ...
A global four-day work week pilot program was attempted last year, with 33 companies and 903 workers shifted to a four-day week with no loss in pay. At the end, none of the 27 companies that ...