A pilot program in six countries suggests that reducing the work week to four days can improve health and reduce burnout among employees. Countries like Poland, Iceland, Germany, and Portugal are testing shorter work weeks to combat rising mental health issues. The study involved 2,900 workers from various organizations and showed that those with shorter hours reported better mental and physical health and job satisfaction. The findings indicate that shorter work weeks could benefit both employees and employers, although the study has limitations regarding self-reported data and its focus on high-income countries. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)