Four-day work week reduces burnout and improves job satisfaction

1NewsNZ HeraldRNZOtago Daily TimesTuesday 22 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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A large-scale study from Boston College in the United States found that working four days a week improves job satisfaction and reduces burnout. The research involved six-month trials where 2,896 employees had their hours reduced without a reduction in pay.

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First reported by 1News, Tue 22 Jul 2025, 7:46am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. 1News1News via RNZ

    Four-day work week reduces burnout and improves job satisfaction - study (opens in new tab)

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    Four-day week means happier workers: study (opens in new tab)