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A four-day work week: the pros and cons

It is no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has transformed the way we work globally, with many businesses having to abandon the office to work from home almost overnight. As well as this, over the last year we have seen the introduction of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the challenge of juggling home schooling, leaving many employers no choice but to allow for flexible working arrangements.
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