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Four-day Workweek
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About This Trend
The concept of a four-day workweek with the same pay, which may sound appealing, wasput to the testin the United Kingdom in 2022 in what's considered theworld's largest trialof this work arrangement. The pilot program involved dozens of companies and was met with positive feedback that a majority of both supervisors and employees have chosen to continue with the four-day workweek.
Trend Updates
Feb. 26, 2024 — Seismic shift in everyday usage
- More people than ever are using this technology and it is now more evident that it will be part of the ongoing landscape...
Feb. 26, 2023 — Federal Regulations spike Demand
- Because of continued interest in this technology and a favorable environment for growth...
Feb. 26, 2021 — Pandemic recalibrates supply
- People are unable to create and devote time to innovating this critical technology now
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The Future of Work and the Workplace
Timeframe: Prepare
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