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 at work. This can also cost companies more in the long run by increasing health insurance costs and spending more on employee turnover.
4-day workweek boosts well-being and job satisfaction, study shows
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