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WorksheetsThe Four-Day Workweek Quiz
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
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
