4-Day Workweek Boosted Workers’ Productivity By 40%, Microsoft Japan Says

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From Bill Chappell / NPR: Microsoft Japan experimented with a 4-day work week over the summer. Employees enjoyed three-day weekends but received normal paychecks. The company reported a 40% boost in productivity.

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