From Deseret.com…
The world’s largest trial of a shorter workweek has ended as a “major success,” reported NPR. For four years, Iceland tested a shortened workweek. The final report on the trials — published this month — offers compelling support for the concept.
Iceland’s trial of a four-day workweek saw worker well-being increase “dramatically” across a range of indicators while productivity stayed the same or even increased, CNN reported.
How did Iceland test a four-day work week?
Between 2015 and 2019, 2,500 Icelandic employees from a range of industries reduced their work hours to work only 35 to 36 hours a week — without any pay cuts, CNN reported. Some participants had typical 9-5 jobs while others had nonstandard work schedules.
