I found this interesting article from The Times of India, discussing Utah’s transition to a 4-day workweek from a 5-day workweek.  Researchers from the Romney Institute of Public Management found that 60% of employees who have transitionedto the 4-day workweek reported higher productivity.
They found that even though four day work week employees work the same number of hours per week as their traditional work-week counterparts, they reported being more satisfied with their jobs, compensation, and benefits, and were less likely to look for employment elsewhere in the next year. 
Source: The Times of India
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There are only 3 days left to vote in The Economist Online Debate on the following proposition: “The competitiveness of workers in today’s rich countries is in permanent decline.”  To participate in the debate, click here.
Currently, 64% of respondents voted against the proposition.  However, if you believe otherwise, there are 3 days left to sway the vote.
The comments section of the debate is rather interesting. Here are some excerpts:
From Jon Ingham (emphasis mine):
“The world’s human capital is becoming more evenly distributed – as developing economies catch up in terms of skills and productivity – and as temporary and permanent …read more