What is your opinion about instituting a shorter, four-day workweek, and why?

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Your professor is teaching a class on workweek . Write a post responding to the professor's question. In your response, you should
· express and support your personal opinion
· make a contribution to the discussion in your own words
An effective response will contain at least 100 words. You have ten minutes to write.

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Doctor Achebe

In many countries, the standard workweek consists of eight hours ofwork each day for five days per week. Now, though, some people advocate a shorter workweek:a four-day workweek with no decrease in workers' pay. There are advantages and disadvantages to this, of course. What is your opinion about instituting a shorter, four-day workweek, and why?
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Andrew

I like that idea, but on one condition that the workday is no longer than eight hours. I have heard some plans require ten hours a day week. Most employees would find that exhausting, and it could actually be counterproductive to tire out workers. "Yes" to four-day weeks, but "No" to ten-hour days!
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Claire

In my country, the workweek is Monday to Friday plus half a day on Saturday, so moving to a four-day workweek would be too drastic a change! Workers might struggle to complete their tasks in a four-day workweek. It seems less stressful to spread work out over more days rather than trying to condense it all into a shorter week.
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  • From my perspective, implementing a four-day workweek is a highly commendable concept. There's substantial evidence indicating that shorter workweeks can boost overall productivity. When employees are given a more condensed work period, it often leads to better task prioritization and enhanced efficiency in work execution. Furthermore, the prospect of enjoying an additional day off each week can serve as a significant motivator for employees, encouraging them to accomplish their tasks within the limited timeframe. This change not only benefits employee well-being but can also lead to a more focused and productive work environment. For example, my cousin Lilly's firm implemented a four-day workweek, significantly impacting her role as a graphic designer. With compressed work hours, she became more focused, efficiently completing designs and meeting deadlines sooner. The extra day off allowed her to recharge, leading to fresh creative ideas. This new schedule resulted in her producing higher quality work, showcasing the practical benefits of a shorter workweek in a creative profession.


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