Quest for the best: Irish firms try out four-day workweek

The coronavirus pandemic and the rise of remote working has led many people around the world to seek a satisfying work-life balance. Growing evidence suggests that finding the sweet spot between time off and hours on the job can benefit both individuals and employers. It's a quest that's driving 12 Irish companies to join a six-month pilot program to trial a four-day workweek and measure the real-world effects.