Tag: four day work week

Are We in the Midst of a New Labor Movement?

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Feb 6, 2024 Recruiting

Updated: Feb 6, 2024

A new labor movement is taking shape in the American workforce, one marked by growing demands for flexibility, remote work, and even a four-day work week. A major factor in this movement has been the COVID-19 pandemic, which simultaneously forced employers to experiment with widespread remote work while also giving workers a taste of that […]

The Rise of the 4-Day Workweek                                                      

By Joe Mull, Guest Contributor May 8, 2023 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: May 15, 2023

The decade ahead will likely be known for innovations we haven’t even imagined yet. In the workplace, it may be known for the rise of a new way of scheduling employees: the 4-day workweek. As overwork has become a chronic issue, entire countries have started piloting and testing shorter workweeks. Between 2015 and 2019, Iceland […]