I've been working a four-day week for years, and science proves that everyone should get on board

Mon, 04/24/2023 - 06:01

Illustration of a Calendar with a Four Day work week — Shortening the workweek to four days gives employees the chance to rest and be even more productive when they are working.
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Experts say it could be even shorter

My weekend was in dire need of rescue.

A few years ago, I was spending half of my weekend recovering from the week before, and the other half bracing myself for the next week. Whatever free time I had was often consumed by chores I couldn't get to on workdays. There was hardly a moment for leisure, and by Monday morning I was always exhausted.