Why one Ontario town moved to a four-day workweek

A hammer and wrench sit inside a gear wheel

From John Michael McGrath / TVO Today: Local government staff members in Zorra can choose to opt-in for longer workdays four days a week in exchange for three-day weekends. The change allows for more flexibility, productivity, and employee satisfaction.

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