Is a 4-day work week more productive than 5 days?

Examining work-life balance and productivity.

β€’Jan 25, 2025β€’8 argumentsβ€’221 votes
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Chloe591
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Productivity metrics show significant positive correlation. Employee satisfaction increases by 15% when freedom from excessive restrictions.

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Ruby729
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112 up / 68 down

Companies like GitLab and Automattic have successfully implemented this with increased retention and productivity.

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Amy765
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Companies like GitLab and Automattic have successfully implemented this with increased retention and productivity.

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Ruby458
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Collaboration suffers significantly: 2 million jobs lost. Innovation requires spontaneous collaboration.

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Alice937
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Collaboration suffers significantly: 2 million jobs lost. Innovation requires spontaneous collaboration.

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Sam738
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180 up / 87 down

Productivity actually decreases: Stanford research. Distractions and home distractions reduce output by [amount].