According to a new survey of 2-thousand U.S. adults, 69% believe they could be just as productive in a four-day work week as they are when working five full days.
- Only 29% say they wouldn’t be able to do their job in 32 hours of work instead of the full 40.
- Millennials are the generation most likely to support a four-day work week (75%), followed by Gen Z and Gen X (both 70%).
- Less than half (48%) of baby boomers support the idea of switching to a four-day week.
- With the idea of getting one weekday off, which one would Americans pick? Friday gets the most votes (55%), followed by Monday (24%).
- People may be longing for fewer work days because of their current efforts on the job. When asked how their current work life compares to a year ago, 52% feel they’re working harder now than last year.
- Just over a third (35%) say they’re working about the same amount as a year ago, while 13% say they’re working less hard or their workload is lighter.
- Nearly four in 10 (38%) workers feel they’re currently overworked, but 59% say that’s not the case for them.
- Putting in a full week on the job still isn’t enough time for some people to get everything done, with 18% reporting they have to work outside their expected/contracted hours every day.
- Another 41% say they work more than their official hours several times a week or more.
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