Employees got more sleep and felt less stressed in a trial of a four-day working week. Prost told Insider that employees were happier, but he still works on Fridays. He told Insider the reduced work week offered small businesses like his a "competitive advantage" when hiring talent. Prost told Insider that internal metrics showed a rise in employee satisfaction and a 50% increase in average productivity. He told Insider: "The directors have to pick up the slack on Fridays by answering the phones and meeting with clients."

Source: News 24 December 04, 2022 15:53 UTC