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looorg [soylentnews.org] writes:

Perhaps not a surprise. But working less, for the same pay, makes workers feel better and more relaxed.

we study how an organization-wide 4-day workweek intervention—with no reduction in pay—affects workers’ well-being.

shows improvements in burnout, job satisfaction, mental health and physical health—a pattern not observed in 12 control companies.

Three key factors mediate the relationship: improved self-reported work ability, reduced sleep problems and decreased fatigue. The results indicate that income-preserving 4-day workweeks are an effective organizational intervention for enhancing workers’ well-being.

Who wouldn't want to work one day less per week for the same pay ...

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-22/four-day-work-week-health-burnout/105555392 [abc.net.au]
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-025-02259-6 [nature.com]

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