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the United States should “seriously” consider switching to four-day work week, to help improve the mental health of employees, offer more opportunities for people with a flexible schedule and provide the localization of the crisis, said the former presidential candidate, entrepreneur, and political commentator for CNN Andrew young.

“three-day weekend is better than two days. We must seriously consider working four days a week. Studies show that we can be just as productive. This will create jobs in the province and improve mental health”, – the politician wrote on Twitter.

According to Yang, the concept of a four-day work week is gaining popularity amid the pandemic. The company was forced to adapt to new circumstances. Many work from home, and some staff changed the schedule to take care of their families. The individual positions in offices is consumed.

the Analyst believes that the four-day work week will eliminate some inequities. For example, it can help women to get more comfortable in the workplace. Responsibilities for the care of children will be evenly distributed between men and women. However, the introduction of innovations depends largely on employers, so there are probably jobs that will give a chance to four-day work week, while others are not.

the Former US President also referred to the experiment conducted by the Japanese subsidiary of Microsoft. During a four-day working week, productivity has increased by 40 percent. Andrew Barnes, the founder of the new Zealand company Perpetual Garden when you switch to working four days a week found that it has benefited, as the team and business.

meanwhile, over a four-day working week with the aim of restoring the economy after the crisis of coronavirus was made by the Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern. People will travel more, thus supporting the tourism industry, which is an important part of the budget, she said.