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Fortune
Alex Ledsom

The four-day workweek is slowly gaining momentum across Europe

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There’s increasing traction for a four-day workweek in Europe. Early results from national pilots across countries like Iceland and the U.K. suggest workers feel well rested, less stressed and find a better work-life balance if they can work one day less. 

But it’s clear that this change requires a real administrative commitment, is far easier for some industries than others, and could be encouraged by a robust national policy.

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