Nation Apr 18 Watch 7:59 The benefits of a 4-day workweek, according to employers Nearly one-third of large U.S. firms are exploring new schedules like the four-day workweek. Economics correspondent Paul Solman takes a look at what happened at some companies that tried out a four-day, 32-hour week at the same pay. By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes
Making Sen$e Dec 02 Column: Why we need to redefine ‘full time’ work American workers need to work fewer—not more—hours to increase productivity at work and at home. By Denise Cummins
Economy Mar 05 For Many Part-Timers, Underemployment Is a Full-Time Concern Since the start of the recession, more Americans have been thrust into part-time work either due to economic concerns or because they can't pin down a full-time job. By Maureen Hoch
Economy Aug 28 Would Shortening the Workweek Stimulate the Economy? Question: Why doesn’t the federal government stimulate the economy by reducing the length of the workweek (the number of hours after which employees receive time-and-a-half pay)? Employers would respond by spreading the work load, which means more hiring and fewer…
Jan 30 Are We Headed to a Shorter Work Week? Question/Comment: The Independent mentions that the United Kingdom might move to a three day work week. While some companies have resorted to this kind of solution, most have not. Would this kind of measure be of any help if… Continue reading