Countries globally are experimenting with the concept of a shortened work week, an idea that has gained traction in the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. The concept of a 4-day workweek isn’t new, but with the ...

Most modern four-day pilots are built on the "100-80-100" promise: employees receive 100% of their pay for 80% of the time, ...

It all comes down to money, but in the silliest way possible. Sure, a lot of our problems could be solved by simply being paid more, but when it comes to how deeply unhappy and burned out American ...

A growing list of countries has begun experimenting with four-day workweeks to improve efficiency and combat rising rates of burnout and stress among employees. Although none have implemented the ...

Ready for a three-day weekend? Seven in 10 workers feel they could be just as productive in a four-day work week, according to new research. Ahead of Labor Day, a new survey of 2,000 Americans ...

As we publish our final column of 2026, we dedicate this column to our late friend and colleague, Jenny Kaplan, whose guidance and generosity shaped our work for nearly a decade. Jenny coached us ...

The Scottish government recently announced plans to pilot a four-day school week. The proposal comes amid growing concerns about teacher supply and well-being. A "true" four-day work week, as ...

Local government workers in one Australian district are facing the prospect of getting to work just 30 hours a week while ...

A proposed four day working week for the City of Launceston’s 600 employees equated to a 20 per cent pay rise with no guarantee of improved productivity, the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry ...