If you feel like you’re working like crazy, but getting nowhere fast, you’re far from alone. It turns out that Australians work manymore hours, per week, than our counterparts in Germany and Japan.

But a new study has shown the benefits of a four-daywork week. 

Today, economics writer Millie Muroi, on why the government keeps going on about productivity. And whether a shorter work week, which has already been adopted in other countries, could be heading our way.

If you feel like you&rsquo;re working like crazy, but getting nowhere fast, you&rsquo;re far from alone. It turns out that Australians work many more hours, per week, than our counterparts in Germany and Japan.
But a new study has shown the benefits of a&nbsp;four-day work week.&nbsp;
Today, economics writer Millie Muroi, on why the government keeps going on about productivity. And whether a shorter work week, which has already been adopted in other countries, could be heading our way.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

Australians are working longer hours, so is it finally time for a four-day work week?

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