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Should people be allowed to permanently work only four days a week?

For

It improves mental health and productivity.

Against

It might reduce output and increase costs for businesses.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • I currently work 4 days a week and I am happier, mentally healthier, and more productive during the days I work.
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  • Nearly half (46%) also said working and productivity improved.
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Against

  • Small businesses that are unable to afford extra staff would disintegrate overnight.
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  • His biggest concern is that cutting one day will mean scrambling the other four, or worse, missing key deadlines.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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