Try out four-day week for those in stressful jobs


THERE are lots of pilot projects around the world to test out a four-day work week. Overwork, stressful working environment and mental health problems are matters of concern in the global workforce.

I recently read an article about Microsoft testing out a four-day work week in its offices in Japan, and it was found that employees were happier and productivity was boosted by 40%.

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