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THE 4 DAY WEEK: How the flexible work revolution can increase productivity, profitability and wellbeing, and help create a sustainable future

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Call no.
: 331.25722/BAR
Author
: Andrew Barnes
Contributor
: Zuraidah Binti Mat
Summary
The 4 Day Week by Andrew Barnes and Stephanie Jones explores the idea of shifting from the traditional five-day workweek to just four days, while still paying employees the same. The book is based on a real experiment in the authors’ own company in New Zealand, where they tested this model and found impressive results. Productivity didn’t drop—in fact, it improved. Employees became more focused and motivated, knowing they had less time to get things done. At the same time, they enjoyed better work-life balance, less stress, and greater overall satisfaction. The book explains how the shift can benefit both workers and employers, offering clear steps on how to make the change successfully. It emphasizes the importance of trust, communication, and measuring performance, and shows how this new way of working could reshape the future of employment for the better.