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Clothing consignment company ThredUp says having fewer meetings and more time for focused work helped smooth the transition to a four-day work week.
  • Studies have shown moving to a four-day work week can boost employee productivity and happiness.
  • But making the transition from the standard Monday-to-Friday week can be challenging.
  • ThredUp says trimming meetings and dedicating time for focused work helped its team make the switch.

A four-day work week can boost employee well-being while maintaining — and sometimes even increasing — productivity, some recent studies have shown.