Chapter 1
The origin of the five-day week
Chapter 2
The modern global trials
Chapter 3
The science of work and rest
Chapter 4
The hurdles and hard truths
YOUR GOAL
Master of The four-day workweek
Ch 3 · The science of work and rest
futura Four-Day Workweek Success
Four-day week, it's true! / Boosts well-being, productivity too!
futura Chronic overwork damages physical health, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
BETA
futura Balance tasks on a wobbly calendar to learn if a four-day workweek is realistic.
Fun Fact
Brain limits: Studies show the average office worker is only productive for about 2 hours and 53 minutes per day.
Quiz
In sleep science, what term describes the cumulative effect of not getting enough sleep over time?
Quiz
What is the 'Yerkes-Dodson Law' in psychology as it relates to workplace performance?
Quiz
Which hormone, associated with stress, is significantly reduced when employees work a four-day week?
Quiz
According to cognitive science, what is the maximum number of hours of deep focus an average adult brain can sustain daily?
Quiz
What is the psychological term for the state of physical and mental exhaustion caused by long-term workplace stress?
Quiz
What did a 2021 global study find regarding sick days taken during four-day workweek trials?