Microsoft experimented with a 4-day work week in its Japan office, and productivity jumped by 40%
Microsoft found that implementing a four-day work week led to a 40% boost in productivity, the company announced as part of the results of its"Work Life Choice Challenge 2019 Summer" project. The project examined work-life balance and its impact on productivity and creativity. As part of the experiment, Microsoft's Japan office closed every Friday in August, resulting in higher productivity compared to August 2018. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
Microsoft found that implementing a four-day work week led to a 40% boost in productivity, the company announced as part of the results of its"Work Life Choice Challenge 2019 Summer" project. The project examined work-life balance and its impact on productivity and creativity. As part of the experiment, Microsoft's Japan office closed every Friday in August, resulting in higher productivity compared to August 2018. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
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