Will Maryland be the first state to adopt a 4-day workweek?

Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill that would offer tax credits to companies that shift to a 32-hour week. When more than 30 companies spent six months testing a four-day workweek last year—changing their schedules without reducing salaries—they overwhelmingly reported positive results. Productivity went up. It was easier to hire and retain employees. And workers, unsurprisingly, were happier with their jobs and reported better work-life balance. Read Full Story...