A majority, 81%, of workers say they'd be more productive if they were given the chance to work a four-day workweek, and it could be an even bigger boost for those facing high rates of burnout, according to new research.
Workers in fields with notoriously high rates of burnout were the most likely to say they'd get more done if they were able to shift to a four-day schedule: health-care workers, teachers, and retail and hospitality professionals.
Participants in global four-day workweek experiments say the new arrangement led to reduced burnout, as well as benefits for their health, finances and relationships.
Meanwhile, those in legal, accounting and finance roles say a shortened week would not boost their productivity.
By gender, women (88%) were more likely than men (75%) to say they'd get more done from a shorter workweek.
Persons:
Aaron Terrazas, Terrazas, Warren Buffett
Organizations:
Glassdoor, Workers, CNBC