work Could the U.S. Have a 4-Day Workweek? A four-day workweek might be a longshot, but Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) is trying to make it happen. He says having more time to rest could boost workers’ productivity and potentially give them some overtime pay if they continue working five-day weeks.
workplace culture Why Understanding Mental Health Needs to Be Part of Company Culture Some companies will address employee mental health sparingly – like they’re “checking a box,” says Kelly Greenwood of Mind Share Partners. But fully catering to employees’ mental health needs – like time off and understanding when they’re having a rough time – requires a change of company culture.