Business titans from Elon Musk to Bill Gates made bold predictions that the workweek will soon be reduced to four days—or shorter.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. The concept of a 4-day workweek isn’t new, but with the ...

Working long hours week after week, with no end in sight, takes a toll on employees. Long work hours have been shown to significantly decrease mental and physical health and lead to less productivity ...

An MP says the introduction of a four-day working week in the UK would be a "win-win" for both employers and their staff. Maya Ellis, Labour MP for the Ribble Valley, raised the issue recently in ...

From spending more time with loved ones to having more time for yourself, a four-day workweek opens a lot of doors.

With Davina McCall announcing that she now plans to only work four days a week, we spoke to successful women for their advice ...

LONDON -- Thousands of UK workers are starting a four-day work week from Monday with no cut to their pay in the largest trial of its kind. The pilot, which will last for six months, involves 3,300 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. Working remotely is a priority for most professionals, ...

NBCUniversal is phasing in a mandate for employees to work at least four days a week in the office. News of the updated policy due to take effect on January 5, 2026, was conveyed to employees by COO ...

Could a four-day workweek boost your business? Companies in the United Kingdom are proving that the answer might just be yes. Cutting the workweek to four days might not only be good for employee ...

Ready for a three-day weekend? Seven in 10 workers feel they could be just as productive in a four-day work week, according to new research. Ahead of Labor Day, a new survey of 2,000 Americans ...

India’s workforce has long followed a standard 5-day work week, but a growing number of employees are curious about a shorter work schedule. Countries like Japan, Germany, and Spain have tested a ...