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TIL: Microsoft tried a 4-day workweek in Japan as part of a "Work Life Choice Challenge" by shutting down offices every Friday. Productivity, measured by sales per employee, increased by almost 40% co (www.cnn.com)

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A growing number of smaller companies are adopting a four-day workweek. Now the results of a recent trial at Microsoft suggest it could work even for the biggest businesses.

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[–] OneOrTheOther2028 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My workplace implemented Summer Hours. I'm remote as is, but being remote and only doing 4 days a week? My friend I feel like I finally have time to do what neuro-typical do. Although I'm still not satisfied with 40 hour work weeks, this finally feels like what people described living to feel like. No more task initiation problems, less piling backlog of health things I never have the time or availability to schedule for. Glorious

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

That sounds delightful and I'm so glad it's helped you! Agree on the 40 hours - it should be 32 hours max.