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The unintended consequences of the four-day work week

BY KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2024 12:30PM

While a minority of organisations have embraced it, the four-day work week potentially has unintended consequences that are inflationary, reduce productivity, and can lead to employee burnout.

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