Calling its four-day working week trial a resounding success, app-based lender Atom bank has said it is improving productivity and job satisfaction. The Durham-based bank aid trial had been "overwhelmingly positive" for employees and there was no negative impact on customer service ratings.

British bank tests four-day working week, says it is improving productivity and job satisfaction

Living from one weekend to the next has become the norm for most of us. We thank god it's Friday and dread a manic Monday. We cram all our hobbies, social events, chores, meal planning, workouts and getaways in a two-day window.

A four-day work week: The future of workplaces?

Belgium has joined a growing list of countries to offer employees the choice of working for four days a week without a loss of salary. The decision is part of the coalition government’s series of labour market reforms that will also give workers the right to turn off work devices and ignore work-related messages after hours without fear of reprisal.

This country allows four-day week, prohibits bosses to contact after work

The Japanese government recently released its annual economic policy guidelines, which include new recommendations that companies allow employees to work four days per week instead of the conventional five.

To improve work-life balance, Japan proposes four-day working week 

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British bank tests four-day working week, says it is improving productivity and job satisfaction

A four-day work week: The future of workplaces?

This country allows four-day week, prohibits bosses to contact after work

To improve work-life balance, Japan proposes four-day working week