If left to business magnates, employees would likely find them­selves working seven days a week, with employers seeking ev­ery possible way to extend their claim over workers’ lives. This is nothing short of exploitation, especially when the global trend is moving in a more humane direction. A growing body of research supports the benefits of a four-day work week, a model already ad­opted even in demanding fields like healthcare, showing significant improvements in productivity and employee........

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