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Four-Day Workweek Stalled Amid Job Market Challenges

11/26/2025

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The four-day workweek remains stalled due to a sluggish job market and management pushback.
Experts such as Juliet Schor say many CEOs now prioritize traditional schedules and return-to-office mandates.
Advocates say the conversation will resurface as proposed legislation in New York and Maine signals ongoing support.
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) could enable shorter workweeks in the future, though the shift may take years.

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Story summary

The four-day workweek remains stalled due to a sluggish job market and management pushback.
Experts such as Juliet Schor say many CEOs now prioritize traditional schedules and return-to-office mandates.
Advocates say the conversation will resurface as proposed legislation in New York and Maine signals ongoing support.
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) could enable shorter workweeks in the future, though the shift may take years.