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A life of long weekends is alluring, but the shorter working day may be more practical
When Microsoft gave its 2,300 employees in Japan five Fridays off in a row, it found productivity jumped 40%.
When financial services company Perpetual Guardian in New Zealand trialled eight Fridays off in a row, its 240 staff reported feeling more committed, stimulated and empowered.
- Anthony Veal
- The Conversation
Around the world there’s renewed interest in reducing the standard working week.
But a question arises.
Is instituting the …