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'Benefits evident' | 4 day week improves staff health but clashes with business needs, new trial finds

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4 day week improves staff health but clashes with business needs, new trial finds

A new study suggests that a four-day working week could improve employee wellbeing and even extend life expectancy. 

However, the company involved in the trial has opted not to adopt the policy full-time, citing business difficulties.

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