Lydia Phillip now has more time to spend outdoors, hang out with family and friends and pursue creative endeavours she couldn't before.

The reason? Her employer, Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS), has adopted a four-day workweek.

"That three-day weekend really does wonders when you show up again on Monday. It's a totally different attitude, I feel personally," said Phillip, who works as a content strategist with the non-profit organization.

"Just coming back to work, like feeling so much …