Should Thursday Be the New Friday? The Environmental and Economic Pluses of the 4-Day Workweek
Friday, July 24, 2009 - 17:07
in Psychology & Sociology
As government agencies and corporations scramble to cut expenses, one idea gaining widespread attention involves cutting something most employees wouldn't mind losing: work on Fridays. Regular three-day weekends, without a decrease in the actual hours worked per week, could not only save money, but also ease pressures on the environment and public health, advocates say. In fact, several states, cities and companies across the country are considering, or have already implemented on a trial basis, the condensed schedule for their employees. [More]