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In U.K. 4-day work week trial, companies see happier employees — and higher productivity

by Stephen Beard

Dec 19, 2022

70 U.K. companies have just completed a 6-month experiment with a shorter week with full pay – and early results are promising.

While some companies that partook in the U.K.'s 4-day work week experiment saw benefits, labor experts are skeptical that it could be replicated at all businesses. Above, London commuters in December 2021.

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