4 day working week

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In a few European countries, authorities have trialed 4 (instead of 5) day working weeks, with surprising results. People got paid the same, but had an extra day off. Many businesses found that productivity increased during those 4 days, and employees were less stressed and happier, thier mental health improved too.

I only work around 42-45 hours a week. During lockdown, my boss gave me several Fridays off in a row. I can only agree with what trials have found, I was more relaxed, I had more time for home chores, shopping or more importantly, friends and family. I felt better about life having 3 lie ins instead of just 2. If there was no pay cut, which there hasn't been in the trials, I would back this idea 100%. Some regions have found this concept so overwhelmingly successful, they've permanently switched to a 4 day working week. Now I hear the Welsh government is considering trialing the same thing, I'm very excited.

Any further thoughts or feelings fellow workers?