Companies Adopt 4-Day Workweeks, Citing Happy Workers and Productivity, But Proposal to Shorten to 32 Hours Faces Labor Shortage Concerns

Some companies have adopted 4-day workweeks, citing benefits like better recruitment, productivity, and worker happiness. Workers spend extra leisure time traveling and spending.

Senator Bernie Sanders proposed legislation for a 32-hour workweek to ensure workers benefit from corporate profits and technology gains. Critics question labor shortages.

Companies found employees take more vacations but remain productive in compressed schedules. Less turnover saves money.

Shortened weeks may require hiring more workers in already tight job markets to maintain output. Timing questioned.

The 4-day schedule is growing in popularity as a recruiting tool and cultural statement, helped by successful trials abroad. Workers want more flexibility.