State workers in Utah shifting to 4-day week

Gov. Jon Huntsman, a first-term Republican, says he's making the change to reduce the state's carbon footprint, increase energy efficiency and provide workers more flexibility. [snip]

It takes some adjusting. "One thing that has to be changed is the level of expectation from taxpayers, because they've always wanted five-day access,"

Byers says. "They have to adjust to offices that are open longer on weekdays, but closed on Fridays." [snip]

Beyond the energy and financial implications, the four-day workweek is a quality-of-life issue for many.

[how nice. The government saves money, 'reduces its carbon foot print' and improves the quality of life - for government employees. Never mind that their customers will just have to adjust their expectations re: the five-day access they've said they want. this is government]

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