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The pandemic has served as a driving force in reevaluating how we work, and if there is one thing employees have made abundantly clear, it’s that they want greater work-life balance. One way to achieve this? A four-day workweek.
Currently, just 15% of employers offer a four-day schedule, according to the Society for Human Resource Management. But as an increasing number of companies explore the idea, employers are looking to HR technology to help make a shorter, more productive week a reality.
Amanda Schiavo is an associate editor of Employee Benefit News. Follow her on Twitter at @SchiavoAmanda.
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The goal is to strike a thoughtful balance that supports employees during important life events while maintaining productivity, managing costs and ensuring equitable access.
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