TIL a UK trial of a 4-day workweek with 61 companies was so successful that 54 kept it, and most made it permanent. Employees worked less but stayed just as productive, with some companies seeing revenue grow by 35%. Workers also reported better health, less burnout, and even losing weight.

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TIL a UK trial of a 4-day workweek with 61 companies was so successful that 54 kept it, and most made it permanent. Employees worked less but stayed just as productive, with some companies seeing revenue grow by 35%. Workers also reported better health, less burnout, and even losing weight.
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