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LiveCareer Report: 67% of Workers Believe a 4-Day Workweek Boosts Productivity

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Survey finds 76% of women prefer a shorter workweek, compared to 57% of men. Work-life balance, increased job satisfaction and productivity are cited as major motivators.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — LiveCareer®, a career service dedicated to resumes and cover letters, released findings from its 4-Day Work Week Report today. The report polled 1,130 American workers on their feelings about four-day workweeks and assessed the potential productivity gains from compressing a 40-hour workweek into fewer days.

Key takeaways:

67% of respondents believe they would be more productive with a four-day workweek, working 10-hour days.76% of women support the shift to a four-day workweek, compared to 57% of men.78% of workers believe AI or automation could enable a four-day workweek, with men being more optimistic (86%) than women (71%), revealing a strong reliance on technology to reshape work structures.Men are significantly more concerned than women about the schedule’s impact on reduced collaboration time (48% vs. 28%)Women place greater emphasis on fewer meetings and remote work options as productivity boosters (50% and 39%, compared to 39% and 22% for men)

“The strong support for a four-day workweek, especially among women, highlights the prioritization of work-life balance and flexibility—a consistent theme in research on the needs of female workers,” said Jasmine Escalera, a career expert for LiveCareer.

A Four-Day Workweek is the Preferred Work Schedule

The report found that workers want a four-day workweek. Sixty-seven percent of those surveyed feel they would be most productive working four 10-hour shifts compared to a third who say they favor a five-day, 40-hour-a-week schedule.

Gendered Differences in Preferences

A four-day workweek has broad support among women who value better work-life balance and flexibility.

76% of women prefer a four-day workweek, compared to 57% of men.Men are more likely to prefer the traditional five-day schedule (43%) than women (24%).

Workers See Potential in a Four-Day Workweek

Part of the appeal of a four-day, 40-hour workweek is the perceived benefits of this type of schedule. Of those surveyed, the top benefits include:

Better work-life balance (61%)Increased productivity (59%)Increased job satisfaction (59%)

Women, in particular, are interested in a four-day schedule’s ability to help them prioritize work-life balance (69%) and lower commuting costs (40%), compared to 52% and 21% of men, respectively.

Workers Fear Productivity Problems

When asked what they predict would be the biggest challenges to staying productive in a four-day workweek, workers did cite several of the trade-offs they envisioned having to make if they adopt a condensed work schedule:

63% say that they believe a four-day workweek would result in longer workdays, leading to fatigue.59% believe a condensed schedule can potentially increase their workload or expectations.Men are more concerned about a four-day workweek creating an increased workload (69%) than women (58%).Men also worry that an abbreviated work week would mean less time for collaboration (48%) compared to women (28%).

“While longer workdays and increased workloads are significant concerns—particularly for men—the optimism surrounding automation and AI shows promise that a four-day workweek could become a reality for more workers,” said Escalara. “These tools could enable employees to maintain productivity and achieve even more in a four-day workweek than in a traditional workweek.”

Strategies for Boosting Productivity in a Four-Day Workweek

Surveyed workers shared the top tools and strategies they believe will support productivity in a four-day week. Top strategies include:

Better time management or productivity tools (54%)Setting clearer priorities and goals (51%)Shifting the focus onto professional outcomes over the number of hours worked (45%)

Women put greater emphasis on fewer meetings and remote work options as productivity boosters (50% and 39%, compared to 39% and 22% for men), shedding light on how different groups prioritize work practices to improve efficiency.

Optimism About AI and Automation

Additionally, most of those polled say that they believe AI and automation will significantly improve the productivity of a four-day workweek.

78% believe AI or automation could enable a four-day workweek.Men are more optimistic (86%) about AI’s role in a shortened workweek than women (71%).

For detailed insights, access the full survey results at https://www.livecareer.com/resources/livecareer-report-67-of-workers-believe-a-4-day-workweek-boosts-productivity or contact Nathan Barber at nathan.barber@bold.com.

Methodology
The findings presented were obtained by surveying 1,130 American workers on November 27, 2024, about how they feel a four-day workweek might impact their workplace productivity. They answered different types of questions, including yes/no, open-ended, scale-based questions where respondents indicated their level of agreement with statements, and multiple-choice where they could select from a list of provided options.

About LiveCareer
LiveCareer is the premier career site empowering job seekers to find their path to professional success. Since 2005, LiveCareer has helped over 10 million workers worldwide by offering information, expert guidance, and support to boost their chances of finding a job in less time. This includes providing job seekers with resume templates to help them build stronger resumes and cover letters. LiveCareer’s extensive suite of career resources also includes interview prep tools and original content to help candidates navigate their job search and target their chosen career path. Stay connected with LiveCareer’s latest updates on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

LiveCareer press contact: Nathan Barber
Phone: (206) 900-2989

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Nathan Barber, LiveCareer, (206) 900-2989, nathan.barber@bold.com, https://www.livecareer.com/ 

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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