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Is a four-day week for India’s greater good?

ByUrvee Modwel
Jul 19, 2023 07:27 PM IST

Most of UK adopted a four-day work week in 2022. Microsoft's trial in Japan saw productivity increase by 40%. In India, implementing it may violate labour codes

When the UK conducted the world’s largest trial for a four-day work week between June and December last year, it found that most participating companies decided not to revert to the regular five-day standard.

Sweden, the UK, Australia, Iceland and Belgium have trialled the four-day work week and found that it’s better for employees’ work-life balance. (Shutterstock`)
Sweden, the UK, Australia, Iceland and Belgium have trialled the four-day work week and found that it’s better for employees’ work-life balance. (Shutterstock`)
When targets and projects are squeezed into fewer days, pressure is higher and those workdays are typically longer. (Shutterstock)
When targets and projects are squeezed into fewer days, pressure is higher and those workdays are typically longer. (Shutterstock)
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