Workers at companies that tested out a 4-day workweek are happier and more efficient — and firms made more money. One lawmaker says it's 'here to stay.'

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Democratic Rep. Mark Takano has led legislation to make a four-day work week law.

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A 32-hour work week helped this company's employees juggle self-care, side hustles, pets, and parenting 'without feeling like they're going to be penalized'

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At vChief, where most full-time employees are parents, an extra day off helps them to juggle parent teacher conferences and their kid's doctors appointments.

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Let's ditch the 5-day workweek and the 8-hour workday, says a professor writing a book on how to fix work

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As the 4-day workweek gains traction, Congressman Mark Takano is reintroducing his proposal to make it law

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Rep. Mark Takano, a California Democrat

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Bernie Sanders says it's time for a four-day work week

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Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.

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40% of employees in a 4-day work week trial reported fewer sleep issues

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Workers participating in a 4-day work week trial in the UK reported fewer issues sleeping.

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