All companies look to cut costs during an economic recession: A one-year trial of a four-day work week for the state of Utah is predicted to save $3 million. And it saves employees commuting costs as well. Sandra Gittlen, CIO.com As oil prices continue to fluctuate, the economy flounders and the pressure is on to slow global warming, both public- and private-sector organizations are turning to alternative work schedules such as telecommuting, flex time and four-day workweeks to ease the pain to their bottom lines, their employees' wallets and the environment. For example, the state of Utah recently announced a one-year trial of a four-day workweek where most non-essential services are shut down on Fridays to save more than US$3 million in utility costs. Across the country, other organizations, such as the Hawaiian state...
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