This story appeared in the May 3, 2017 issue of Level Up by Forbes newsletter. SubscribeUntil the 1930s, many American workers clocked in six days a week. Among the benefits, reports Forbes contributor Rachel Ritlop: Increased productivity and retention from improved work-life balance. “Better work gets done in four days than in five,” says Basecamp CEO Jason Fried. Utah produced some proof, where four-day workweeks saved the state $1.8 million in utilities over 10 months.

Source: Forbes May 03, 2017 18:22 UTC