Three-day weekend

Even Sanna Marin wants it to remain a statement of aspiration

Finland’s youthful Prime Minister Sanna Marin has become the darling of employees across the world due to her reported support for a four-day week. The employee advantages of this are pretty clear: Having another day with no work and no commute can free up personal time in a big way, reduce stress and increase productivity.

Some global companies have already tried this out with great results. Microsoft Japan implemented it in August last year and said it boosted sales by 40 per cent compared to the same month the previous year. There were other benefits, too. The company’s electricity consumption