Does the 5-day work week still make sense? Experts say its time to rethink it
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Does the 5-day work week still make sense? Experts say its time to rethink it
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August 7, 2021
worldwide movement is growing to reduce the standard five-day work week to four days. Anne Gaviola explains why the pandemic may be the perfect opportunity to nix the nine-to-five grind.
Does the 5-day work week still make sense? Experts say its time to rethink it
Description
August 7, 2021
worldwide movement is growing to reduce the standard five-day work week to four days. Anne Gaviola explains why the pandemic may be the perfect opportunity to nix the nine-to-five grind.
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