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`)
When targets and projects are squeezed into fewer days, pressure is higher and those workdays are typically longer. (Shutterstock)