Would You Rather Work Four 10-Hour Days Or A Full Regular Work Week?
NEW YORK - MAY 7: A job applicant smiles while going through a mock interview with recruiter Betsei Rosen (L) at the offices of The Cutting Edge Group May 7, 2003 in New York City. The nation's jobless rate climbed to six percent in April, rising for the third straight month and adding up to half a million lost jobs. New York's job market has especially been hit hard, with many applicants being unable to find work. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
Here’s yet another sign the era of the Monday through Friday, 9-to-5 job is going to be history soon enough.
The four-day work week is becoming a SERIOUS trend.
According to a new study, 27% of companies now offer their employees the option of working four 10-hour days instead of five eight-hour days. You’re still working 40 hours for the week, but you get a three-day weekend.
And according to the companies that are offering it, they’ve seen a serious rise in morale.
The study also found that working from home and unlimited vacation time are also becoming more popular at businesses around the country.
[source: CBS 2- New York]
Kevin is a member of Tampa Bay‘s Hometown Morning Krewe on 995 QYK. He has been with the station for 25 years, is a Tampa native, and went to Jesuit High School and USF. Go Bulls!. He is passionate about all things Tampa Bay. Kevin writes articles on the ongoing road projects around the Tampa Bay area, awards that Tampa Bay cities and businesses have won and country music happenings around the Bay area. He is always doing many things with his wife and kids. He loves to read books and play video games in his spare time.
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