Every major trial鈥擨celand, UK, Microsoft Japan鈥攕howed happier, less burnt-out workers with output flat or up. Parkinson's Law is real: give people less time, they cut the fluff.
Yes. Cutting the useless fifth day forces better focus, reduces burnout, and keeps output steady because rested people do sharper work.
Four-day work weeks force us to kill useless meetings and prioritize real tasks. Well-rested employees absolutely get more done in less time.
Rested workers crush tasks faster and smarter. Real trials show output stays flat or climbs while stress tanks.