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DETROIT ~ A growing number of workers are rethinking the traditional 40-hour workweek, hoping a 32-hour schedule could provide more time for family, hobbies and personal well-being without sacrificing productivity. For many employees, the appeal is not working less but finding a healthier balance between earning a living and enjoying life outside the office.
Supporters of a shorter workweek argue that happier, more rested employees can often accomplish the same amount of work in fewer hours while reducing stress and burnout. As companies continue to test flexible schedules, the debate over the 32-hour workweek is becoming less about time on the clock and more about creating a workplace that better fits modern life.
