The Shorter Work Week — Vocabulary Study

good or favorable; showing improvement

"The results were positive, but the experiment was short, only lasting a few months in the summer."

a scientific test or trial carried out to examine something

"The results were positive, but the experiment was short, only lasting a few months in the summer."

a test or experiment to see how well something works

"Iceland, on the other hand, did a similar trial that lasted over a full four-year period."

a length of time during which something happens

"Iceland did a similar trial that lasted over a full four-year period, involving 1% of the country's entire population."

a difference or departure from what is normal or expected

"This was a big deviation from Japan's well known overtime work culture."

extra time worked beyond one's normal working hours

"This was a big deviation from Japan's well known overtime work culture."

extremely surprising or impressive

"The results were astounding, leading to a 40% increase in productivity."

the rate at which work is produced or completed

"The results were astounding, leading to a 40% increase in productivity."

the ability to give attention or concentration to something

"Employees reported experiencing better work--life balance and improved focus in the office."

short trips or tasks done to take care of daily business

""I had more time for exercise, running errands, and being with my family" says one employee."

the desire or drive to do something

""My mind was more rested which increased my focus and my motivation at work.""

an additional, often unexpected, result of an action

"An unplanned side effect of the trial---the company saved almost 30% on electricity since the offices were closed an extra day per week."

all the people who work for a particular company or industry

"The test-run resulted in increased worker productivity, a decrease in expenses, and a happier workforce."

giving a false impression; misleading

"But short trials can be deceiving."

the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy

"Shorter work-weeks translated into increased well-being of employees including less life stress, and less worker burnout."

a state of physical or mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress

"Shorter work-weeks translated into increased well-being of employees including less life stress, and less worker burnout."

relating to the mind

"Shorter work-weeks led to more mental alertness at work."

the state of being watchful, attentive, and ready to respond

"Shorter work-weeks led to more mental alertness at work."

done or controlled from a distance, not in person

"These are great results for companies that are considering shorter hours, remote work, or more flexible work schedules."

able to change or adapt easily to different conditions

"These are great results for companies that are considering shorter hours, remote work, or more flexible work schedules."

the greatest amount or extent of something that is possible

"People have a productivity limit."