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A 4-Day Workweek? Here’s What People Think About a ‘Fri-YAY’ Every Week

Written by Mike Kuba and Rosalie TapavaluPublished Apr. 15, 2023 • 8:00am

The concept of a four-day workweek has gained traction as a potential solution to improve work-life balance and boost employee productivity. The idea of a "Fri-YAY" every week, where employees have an extra day off, offers the potential for more time to pursue personal interests, spend with family and friends, and engage in self-care.

In fact, the proposal has been recently tested by a slew of companies around the world—there have even been a few San Francisco-based businesses and organizations that have jumped on the four-day workweek bandwagon.

The Standard recently went out and asked people in San Francisco their thoughts about adding one extra day to their weekend.

Mike Kuba can be reached at mike@sfstandard.com


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