The Four-Day Workweek: A Battle for Control?

Four-Day Workweeks: Why Companies Resist, Despite the Benefits Businesses across the US are increasingly facing pressure to adopt four-day workweeks, a move supported by studies showing increased productivity and employee satisfaction. However, many companies remain hesitant. This resistance, according to recent social media commentary, is not about productivity, but about control. One prominent commentator, Justin Moore, known online as "thed3list," argues that companies fear the loss of control that comes with shorter workweeks and remote work. "Companies want to keep as many workers as possible as miserable as possible," Moore states in a recent TikTok video. This allows them to quietly fire employees without paying severance. Moore's analysis is supported by research indicating that employees working remotely tend to be more engaged and less likely to quit. The benefits extend beyond employee morale; companies that implement four-day workweeks often see improved revenue and attendance. This suggests that the resistance to change is not driven by economic concerns, but by a desire to maintain the status quo and control over the workforce. While the long-term effects remain to be seen, the growing discussion surrounding four-day workweeks highlights a significant shift in employee expectations and company practices.