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Whatever happened to the 4-day workweek?

For a time, the four-day workweek seemed like it just might happen. Like pandemic-era fixations we thought would last forever — looking at you, sourdough starter — the dream of working 32 hours a week ...
Today

A 4-Day School Week? Teacher Shares Why It's So Popular

When 5th grade math teacher Courtney White tells people that her school operates on a four-day week schedule, they tend to respond with shock: "Wait, do you work in Narnia?" No, her school doesn't ...
WDAF-TV

Voters decide to keep 4-day week in Independence School District

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Tuesday, voters in Jackson County went to the polls to vote on a number of ballot measures, including one that has sparked debate since it was first implemented. Back in December ...
Kansas City Star

Independence parents, teachers divided on impact of 4-day week as vote looms

Eighth-grade teacher Caleb Pitts greets his students on the first day of school at Nowlin Middle School in Independence in 2022, the last year before the district switched to a four-day week. Emily ...
Afar

4 Days in Milan: A Wes Anderson–Designed Art Café, Risotto Alla Milanese, and a Must-See da Vinci

Gothic cathedrals, art deco villas, vintage yellow trams, impeccably dressed signore, bright red Negronis glinting in the sun—these are some of the most classic symbols of Milan, but there’s a whole ...
Deadline.com

NBCUniversal Sets 4-Day-A-Week Return To Office Plan

NBCUniversal is phasing in a mandate for employees to work at least four days a week in the office. News of the updated policy due to take effect on January 5, 2026, was conveyed to employees by COO ...
GameSpot

Borderlands 4 Day One Patch Will Help Performance, But Don't Expect It To Run On Low-Spec Hardware

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has responded to a preview complaining about Borderlands 4's performance. He says that the day one patch will improve ...
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Labor One Less Day? Most Workers Think 4-Day Work Week Won’t Impact Company’s Bottom Line

NEW YORK — Long weekends might be closer to becoming reality than we think. Most American workers agree that it’s not only possible but also believe they could maintain their current productivity ...
New York Post

Study reveals which generation of Americans want a 4-day work week the most

Ready for a three-day weekend? Seven in 10 workers feel they could be just as productive in a four-day work week, according to new research. Ahead of Labor Day, a new survey of 2,000 Americans ...
KCUR 89.3 FM

Will Independence keep 4-day school week? Lawsuit and public vote could decide district's future

The Independence School District administrative offices on Forest Avenue in Independence, Missouri. A new Missouri law requires the school district to get voter approval to continue the four-day week.
Forbes

Latest 4-Day Workweek Study Shows Mental Health Benefits, But Will It Catch On Where You Work?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. The concept of a 4-day workweek isn’t new, but with the ...