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Will the 4-Day Workweek Actually Solve Anything? Japan Is Betting It Will

Per My Last Email

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Rethinking the Workweek: Four-Day Insights

This chapter examines the potential and challenges of implementing a four-day workweek in the U.S., emphasizing the need for a cultural shift in how productivity is defined. The discussion highlights successful experiments in other countries, including Japan, while addressing the importance of addressing underlying workplace issues before making such a change. Ultimately, the chapter reflects on the implications of altering work structures to improve work-life balance without reinforcing negative cultural perceptions around time off.

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