Will a 32-Hour Workweek Be the New Standard?

Millions of Americans struggle with work-life balance, and understandably so. In today's "always on" culture, it's hard to truly unplug when job-related emails, chat app messages, and phone calls take us away from our personal lives and effectively force us to deal with work matters at all hours. And let's not gloss over the fact that for many workers, putting in 40 hours a week is no longer sufficient. It's common practice to work well beyond the standard eight hours a day, especially in competitive environments that value face time.

But a new work-related concept that can help American employees achieve better balance may be gaining traction: the four-day, 32-hour workweek. It's a practice that's been growing increasingly popular on a global level, and some U.S. companies, like Shake Shack (NYSE: SHAK), are trying it out as well. The best part? They're letting employees work fewer hours without cutting their pay.

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