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How the six-hour workday actually saves money

In the U.S., some companies spend hundreds of dollars per employee on workplace wellness programs, hoping to save money on health care while maintaining productivity.

By Rebecca Greenfield | Updated on April 17, 2017
In the U.S., some companies spend hundreds of dollars per employee on workplace wellness programs, hoping to save money on health care while maintaining productivity. (Photo: iStock)

In February, after almost two years worth of six-hour workdays, nurses at the Svartedalens elderly care facility in Gothenburg, Sweden went back to eight hour shifts — despite recently published research showing the benefits of the shortened workdays.

Related: Why the workday should start at 10 a.m.

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