Many people like the idea of a four-day workweek, hoping it affords more free time. Some countries are already experimenting with the model, whereas others are sticking to the traditional workweek.

There are two different models of the four-day workweek. One model envisions spreading the 40 hours commonly worked during a five-day week over four days. This means people will be working four ten-hour days.

The other model differs from the typical workweek in that it envisions people getting 100% of the workload done in just 80% of the time, while still receiving their full salary. A few countries have begun trying out the four-day workweek.