I think about all the moments with my kids and my own life I've missed grinding through extra hours that often felt like they accomplished less than a shorter, more focused week might have -- getting that time back would change how present I get to be for the people I love.
The UK's 2022 four-day week pilot, the largest of its kind with over 60 companies, found 92% of participating companies continued the practice after the trial specifically because productivity held steady or improved, though researchers note results varied significantly by industry, with more measurable gains in knowledge work than manufacturing.