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The five-day workweek strains under modern work pressures

Published: 1 May 2026

As the five-day workweek reaches its 100-year mark, 𲹲‑NDZ, an associate professor at 鶹ýվ’s Desautels Faculty of Management, says it is no longer suited to the realities of modern work.

Originally designed during the industrial era to boost productivity, the model now clashes with rising burnout and the spread of new technologies.

Reyt argues that while productivity gains are achievable, they are often constrained by how benefits are shared. “If you’re more productive, it’s not necessarily to your advantage. You’ll be asked to do more, without any increase in pay,” he says. 

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