Henry Ford popularized the 40-hour work week in 1926 after he realized that working more only produced a small increase in productivity. However, it wasn’t until 1940 that the 40-hour work week became law in the United States. Although the 40-hour workweek has been the standard in the U.S. for more than eight decades, remote work, automation, and a growing focus on well-being have put pressure on the norm. In recent years, many companies, like Buffer, Microsft, and Kickstarter, have been exploring the 32-hour workweek, with promising results for the well-being of employees and business perform…