The Four-Day Workweek Quiz

What positive impact did the six-month trial of the four-day workweek show among 33 volunteer companies in the US and Ireland?

• Increased stress and fatigue among employees

• Increased company performance and productivity

• Decreased productivity and employee satisfaction

• No impact on company performance

In a 2022 UK trial of 70 firms, what percentage of companies planned to keep the four-day workweek in place after the pilot ended?

• 20%

• 100%

• 50%

• 86%

Which industries have made the greatest inroads into reducing work hours so far?

• Tech and finance

• Consulting and law

• Manufacturing and retail

• Healthcare and service-based

What is a potential barrier to the implementation of a four-day workweek in some companies?

• Government regulations

• Lack of employee interest

• Financial constraints

• Resistance from managers and leaders

What is a common issue reported when four-day workweeks have proven unpopular among employees?

• Improved trust between leaders and workers

• Intensified performance measurement and monitoring

• Higher employee satisfaction

• Increased work-life balance

In which sectors is the 32-hour week emerging as a tool for competitive advantage in terms of talent attraction and retention?

• Tech and finance

• Healthcare and service-based

• Consulting and law

• Manufacturing and retail

What is a likely outcome if more companies make the switch to a four-day workweek?

• Decreased productivity and company performance

• No impact on the job market

• Increased work hours for employees

• Pressure on other companies to follow suit

What is a prediction about the future of work-life balance practices in companies?

• No-meeting days and flexible work hours will become standard practice

• Companies will not adopt any innovative approaches to work-life balance

• The five-day workweek will remain the norm

• There will be no change in the job market