Why Do We Still Work 40 Hours A Week? | Above the Noise

The 40-hour, 5-day workweek has been the norm in the United States for almost 100 years. Now imagine if it were replaced with a 32-hour, 4-day workweek–with no cut in pay. Would work-life balance magically descend on the land? Or would people be more stressed than ever? Explore the possibilities and weigh the evidence with Myles, then let us know what you think. Should the 4-day workweek become the new normal? 

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