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The Quiet Rise of the Four-Day Workweek

More companies are adopting shorter weeks, reporting steady output and happier staff.

Business Desk·July 6, 2026·1 min read
The Quiet Rise of the Four-Day Workweek

The four-day workweek, once a fringe idea, is gaining traction as firms report maintained productivity alongside improved wellbeing.

Trials across sectors show reduced burnout and turnover, with many employers making the change permanent.

Skeptics note the model suits knowledge work better than shift-based industries.

Still, the momentum suggests a broader rethink of how — and how much — we work.

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