Would a four-day work week work for you?
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The idea is simple: work four days instead of five, for the same pay. Trials in the UK, the US and elsewhere have tested it with hundreds of companies, and many reported happier staff and steady productivity.
Supporters say a three-day weekend gives people time to rest, look after family and run errands, and that tired workers are not very productive anyway. Some companies say it helps them hire and keep good staff.
Sceptics point out that it suits some jobs far better than others. Hospitals, schools, shops and customer service need people every day, and squeezing five days of work into four can mean longer, more stressful days. Some managers worry about falling behind competitors.
There are also different versions: fewer hours in total, compressed hours over four longer days, or a rota so the business stays open all week.
If your employer offered it tomorrow, would you take it? Vote and see what others think.