See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A new bill in Congress would move the United States toward a 32-hour ...

circa 1955: A china plate breaks into large pieces and tiny shards when dropped from a height of six feet. (Photo by Al Barry/Three Lions/Getty Images) The Four-Day Work Week (4DWW) has been trialed ...

In the wake of the pandemic-induced upheaval, the words of Sallie Krawcheck, CEO of Ellevest, still echo loudly: the pre-pandemic work culture wasn't built to accommodate everyone, especially not ...

It sounds like a dream for many people currently working five days a week: how about just doing four days and having a long weekend? When the weekends feel too short and the pressure of holding down a ...

In a bold move to reshape the American work culture, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced legislation in March 2024 to shorten the standard work week from 40 hours to 32 hours without any loss in ...

Working practices in the construction industry have been labeled a relic of a bygone era—64% of employees work more than 50 hours per week. Long working hours can pose significant risks to people's ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A group of coworkers celebrates. The folks in the "Land Down Under" say nope. A new study conducted among 15 Australian companies ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. It's the start of the first full work week of 2025. While some are keen ...

A four-day work week can lead to happier and more productive, dedicated employees, a new global study found. Workers at companies that instituted a four-day work week—essentially working 80% of their ...

A new bill in Congress would move the United States toward a 32-hour standard workweek, with supporters arguing that workers should benefit from productivity gains linked to artificial intelligence ...