Tim Ferriss’s “The 4-Hour Workweek” has been both a beacon of hope and a subject of skepticism since its release. While the promise of working only a few hours per week sounds appealing, the reality ...

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Working long hours week after week, with no end in sight, takes a toll on employees. Long work hours have been shown to significantly decrease mental and physical health and lead to less productivity ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The National Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Americans work more than anyone in the industrialized world. We take fewer vacations, work longer days and retire later. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover criminal justice, entrepreneurship, and offbeat lawsuits. Jul 30, 2025, 08:46pm EDT Companies that switched to a 4 day ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A four-day work week has long been discussed across the country, but now, one Mid-South organization is going to give it a try. Those working for West Memphis Utilities are going to ...

Tim Ferriss, the author of the New York Times bestseller The 4-Hour Work Week, is known for his incredible productivity hacks that help you get your life in shape. The simple premise of his ideology ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. The concept of a 4-day workweek isn’t new, but with the ...

It's not exactly surprising that workers support moving to a four-day workweek. In the last five years, hundreds of companies have piloted a four-day, 32-hour workweek with no pay cuts to some 8,700 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For many people, the 40-hour work week can be an exhausting grind ...