While there has been considerable grassroots support for the concept of a 4-day workweek, employers—those with the ability to make such proposals a reality—haven’t been quite as energized by the idea. After all, the current labor market, particularly in the United States, has made it difficult for many employers to find workers. But some business leaders argue that the diminishing returns and counterproductivity of working too many hours makes it worth taking a closer look at a 4-day workweek.
