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This provocative book makes a compelling case for reducing the number of workdays in a week to four. International business expert Robert Grosse draws on scholarly research to construct an appealing argument for why the four-day workweek benefits both the organization and the employee. Research has demonstrated that longer work hours harm the individual and don't amount to a more effective organization. The book goes beyond merely arguing that a reduced workweek is a good idea. It delves into why, explores the means for achieving it, and scrutinizes the barriers to getting there.

The concept of a four-day work week has been gaining traction in recent years, challenging the traditional five-day, 40-hour work week that has been the standard in many countries for decades. This concept proposes reducing the number of working days while maintaining or even increasing productivity and employee satisfaction. As the nature of work evolves in the 21st century, driven by technological advancements and changing societal values, the four-day work week has emerged as a potential solution to various workplace challenges and a means to improve work-life balance. The idea of a ...