Small Businesses Are Pioneering the Four-Day Workweek

Nearly a fourth of small businesses in knowledge-based industries are operating on a four-day schedule or planning to. 

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A clear champion has emerged in the movement toward a four-day workweek — small businesses.

Data released Tuesday by Gusto, a payroll software company, shows that nearly a fourth of small businesses specializing in technology and professional services are either offering a four-day schedule or are considering implementing one.