Less is more: Lithuanian company’s experiment with shorter working hours

A hammer and wrench sit inside a gear wheel

From Domantė Platūkytė / LRT: A company in Lithuania cut back the work day from eight to six hours and noted an increase in morale without any negative impact on productivity. Employees reported a better work-life balance, reducing their stress and exhaustion and allowing them more time for activities that boost personal wellbeing.

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