Work Shift: Will a Four-Day Workweek Catch On in the US?
The largest-ever trial of a four-day workweek in the UK was a success, leaving many to wonder: Will the US ever give it a shot?
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Love or hate the idea, the four-day workweek is having a moment. After the conclusion of the largest-ever trial of a four-day workweek most UK companies participating left the standard Monday through Friday grind behind. In the US, “four-day workweek” is more searched now than at any time in Google Trends history. The growing public awareness has energized proponents hoping for legislative action.