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Four-day week: Realistic vision or pipedream?

Birmingham-based Flatpack Festival has adopted a four-day week on a permanent basis following a six-month trial. Neil Puffett spoke to Director Ian Francis and Head of Operations Abbe Elliston about why and how they did it.

Neil Puffett
7 min read

For many people dealing with the five-day-a-week 9 to 5 grind, the idea of a four-day week can seem hugely appealing. Fewer working hours, more spare time and the promise of improved wellbeing. What&#...

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