Covid gave us hybrid work. The Iran war might give us a four-day week—and this time, experts say it could stick

As governments from Australia to Europe scramble to save fuel amid the Iran War, experts say we've never been closer to a ...

Could the Iran War Accelerate the Shift to Four‑Day Workweeks?

Rising energy costs from the Iran war are renewing debate over whether companies could cut the workweek to conserve fuel.
The HR Digest

Taking Crisis Management Lessons From Sri Lanka’s Four-Day Work Week

As Sri Lanka announces a four-day work week, organizations must work to develop crisis management strategies of their own.

Sri Lanka has just launched a 4-day week because of the Iran war—now, the nation is giving workers Wednesdays off in a desperate bid to conserve fuel

Sri Lanka is giving workers Wednesdays off to save fuel amid Iran war—and other Asian countries are quietly turning to ...

Teachers Forced to Work Extra Day With Drop in Pay

It's possible that four day week without a drop in pay did attract more experienced teachers. In 2025, the number of ...
Forbes

50+ Remote Companies Hiring 4-Day-Workweek Jobs In 2025

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. Working remotely is a priority for most professionals, ...

‘Outside the box’: Radical 4-day week plan

One council is examining a four-day working week that aims to maintain essential services, reduce travel costs, and avoid ...

4-day work weeks, rationing, dressing down: How some Asian countries are coping with the Iran oil crisis

Much of the oil produced in the Middle East is exported to Asian countries, which are now using a range of different methods ...
CNA

Philippines shifts to four-day work week as Iran war pushes oil prices up

"We are victims of a war that is not of our choosing," said President Ferdinand Marcos, adding: "But we control how we will ...