The global trend towards a 4-day workweek is gaining momentum, with many countries and companies experimenting with this concept to improve employee well-being and productivity.

Several countries, including Belgium, Iceland, and Spain, have implemented or are testing a 4-day workweek, with positive results in terms of improved employee happiness and productivity.

A study in the UK found that 92% of companies adopted a 4-day workweek permanently or temporarily, with 56 companies continuing the practice after the experiment.

The study also found that productivity remained the same for most employees, but employees' well-being and work-life balance improved.

In fact, 15% of workers preferred an extra day off over a paycheck, highlighting the importance of work-life balance.

A separate study found that over 3,000 UK employees tested a 4-day workweek, with Iceland's 4-day workweek experiment improving worker happiness and productivity.

The study also found that 78% of employees feel happier and less stressed with a 4-day workweek.

Spain launched a "32 hours per week" trial with 200 companies, and the 4 Day Week Global non-profit promotes 4-day workweeks globally.

Multiple countries have 4-day workweek pilot projects, with Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia having at least five projects.

Canada and the US have only one 4-day workweek pilot project each, highlighting the varying levels of adoption globally.

Reduced working hours can help companies retain employees, and shorter working hours do not necessarily mean lower productivity.

A UK trial of a 4-day workweek found that half of employees would quit without a 4-day workweek option, and two-fifths of respondents expect more companies to offer 4-day workweeks.

The trial also found that companies like Panasonic and Uniqlo have adopted 4-day workweeks, and four-day workweek pilot schemes were launched in the US, Canada, Ireland, and Japan.

Employees prioritize health and work-life balance after the pandemic, and a four-day workweek may increase costs and stress for enterprises.

A 35-hour workweek without salary deduction is being tested in a UK pilot, and most respondents believe a 4-day workweek increases mental health and well-being.

A global experiment with 60 companies participating in a 4-day workweek found that stress, burnout, and fatigue rates fell among employees.

The experiment also found that 9 out of 10 companies will continue or plan to adopt the 4-day workweek, and productivity was not affected, with a 1.4% average revenue increase.

Employment increased and absenteeism decreased during the trial, and revenue jumped 35% on average compared to previous years.

Resignations dropped sharply during the trial period, and overall health and staff well-being improved significantly.

Physical and mental health, exercise, and job satisfaction increased, highlighting the benefits of a 4-day workweek.

Belgium offers a 4-day workweek with the same pay, and Iceland reduced working hours to 35-36 hours with no pay cut.

In Iceland, 86% of employees have the right to a 4-day week, and Scotland is testing a 4-day work week with £10 million support.

Sweden tested a 4-day work week with mixed results, and Toyota in Sweden kept reduced hours for workers.

Spain is testing a 4-day work week with 6,000 employees, and Microsoft Japan experimented with 3-day weekends.

Unilever New Zealand is trialing a 4-day work week at full pay, and a four-day workweek increases worker satisfaction and productivity.

In India, the majority of employers favor a 4-day workweek to reduce stress, and over 60% of employers agree it will improve morale and job satisfaction.

However, 27% of employers are uncertain about its impact on productivity, and 11% of employers disagree with the 4-day workweek model.

100% of employees favor the 4-day workweek model, and 56% of employers are willing to work extra hours for an extra day off.

60% of employees are willing to work extra hours for an extra day off, and 66% of respondents believe the 4-day week will increase productivity.

Friday is the most preferred extra day off for employers, and the 4-day workweek trend is increasingly adopted by countries and organizations.

A survey found that 33% of employees are willing to resign for a 4-day workweek job, and 61% prefer a 4-day workweek over a 5-day workweek.

Half of respondents claim increased productivity with fewer days, and 10% are willing to cut pay for a 4-day workweek.

Workers report less fatigue with a 4-day workweek, and companies see increased productivity and satisfaction with a 4-day workweek.

10% of companies offer a 4-day workweek, and a proposal to reduce standard work hours to 32 hours has been introduced.

Maryland lawmakers encourage employers to experiment with a 4-day workweek, and a 4-day workweek trial shows a positive impact on employee well-being.

A UK trial found that 56 companies extended a 4-day workweek after the trial, and 18 companies made a 4-day workweek permanent.

39% of employees were less stressed after the trial, and 40% of employees slept better after the trial.

54% of employees had better work-life balance after the trial, and sick days decreased by two-thirds during the trial.

Employee turnover decreased by 57% during the trial, and 2,900 employees participated in the 4-day workweek trial in the UK.

The trial was launched in June 2022 in the UK, and productivity remained the same or improved in almost all cases.

A separate trial in the UK found that 70 UK companies adopted a 4-day workweek with 100% pay, and 3,300 employees participated in the 6-month trial.

The trial used the 100:80:100 model, and the trial measures the impact on productivity and employee well-being.

Researchers analyzed stress, burnout, and job satisfaction, and government-backed trials are set to start in Spain later.

The trial aims to improve quality of life and competition, and output-oriented work gives companies a competitive advantage.

The trial is the world's largest attempt at the 4-day workweek model, and the trial also measures environmental and gender equality impact.

A global trial found that 91% of companies continued a 4-day workweek after the trial, and revenue increased by 35% during trial periods.

Employee wellbeing and health improved significantly, and stress and burnout rates decreased among employees.

Commuting time decreased by half an hour per week, and 4-Day Week Global has 91 companies and 3500 employees in trials.

The average rating for the overall experience by companies was 8.5/10, and business productivity scored 7.5/10 during trials.

Men took on more housework and childcare during trials, and women benefited more in burnout and life satisfaction.

In the UAE, EAND introduced a 4-day workweek for flexibility, and the UAE adopted a 4-day workweek for government employees.

Sharjah saw a 90% increase in job performance and happiness, and EAND's 4-day workweek improved employee well-being and productivity.

The hybrid work system reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions, and the three-day weekend boosted work-life balance for employees.

The reduced workweek supports the UAE's carbon neutrality goals, and EAND won awards for the best employer in the MENA region.

The four-day workweek promotes sustainability and employee growth, and research by the World Economic Forum supports the benefits of a 4-day workweek.

Companies that have implemented a 4-day workweek have seen improved work efficiency, with some maintaining 100% productivity while working 80% of the hours.

The quality of life for employees has also improved with reduced working hours, and meetings have been limited to 5 minutes in some companies to maximize productivity.

A 6-month trial involving 3300 workers and 70 companies demonstrated that productivity can be maintained with a 4-day workweek, with no wage cuts for workers.

In another trial, 90% of companies planned to continue with the shortened workweek, citing unaffected productivity and a 1.4% revenue increase.

Revenue jumped 35% on average compared to previous years for companies that implemented a 4-day workweek, with employment increasing and absenteeism decreasing.

Overall health and staff well-being also improved, with stress and fatigue rates decreasing, and sleep problems and burnout declining.

A separate study found that productivity increased by 20% with a 4-day workweek, and employee leadership and confidence improved, with stress decreasing from 45% to 38%.

Perpetual Guardian, a company that implemented a 4-day workweek in 2018, saw a significant improvement in work-life balance, with scores increasing from 54% to 78%.

In Iceland, a trial involving 61 companies and 2900 employees found that most employees maintained or increased productivity, with staff turnover rate and absenteeism falling sharply after 6 months.

Employers rated employee productivity 7.5 out of 10, with 46% of companies reporting unchanged productivity and 34% reporting a slight improvement.

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Which European countries have implemented a system of four days a week with employees keeping their salaries?
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When the Coronavirus epidemic spread across Europe, many organizations adopted more flexible work plans through telecommuting, and other countries were quick to consider reducing working days, in order to give employees the flexibility to combine work and family life, by conducting experiments and studies that go hand in hand with the demands of the labor market and to motivate employees to be more productive in their workplace.
What do advocates say about working four days a week?
Advocates of the idea of working four days a week, an important way to enable employees to focus on their family and private lives, considering that employee comfort contributes to improving the quality of work and achieving satisfaction.
Trade unions across Europe have called on governments to work four days a week.
Which European countries have adopted a four-day working week or are planning to adopt it?
Belgium
In Belgium, workers will soon be able to work four days a week instead of the current five, provided the 38-hour working week does not change.
Last month, the country ’ s coalition government agreed that the new “labor market ” deal would include a series of measures that would provide more flexibility for employees to do their jobs.
Employees who want to work four days will be given the possibility to work more hours a day in exchange for an extra day off during the week.
In this case, the weekly rest days are limited to three days.
Belgian Prime Minister Alexandre De Croo hopes the measure will help “make the Belgian labor market more flexible, where employees will be able to reconcile their family and professional lives ” and explained that the new model should create a more dynamic economy.
"The goal is to give individuals and companies more freedom to arrange their work times," he said, adding that "if we compare our country to other countries, we will see that we are often less dynamic."
Sweden
In Sweden, a four-day work week with full pay was tested in 2015.
The proposal was to try out six-hour workdays instead of eight hours while keeping the salary the same, but not everyone was thrilled with the idea of spending money on the aforementioned experiment.
Even left-wing parties believe that implementing this plan on a large scale would be too costly for the state treasury.
But positive results were observed within the orthopaedic unit of a university hospital, which turned 80 nurses and doctors to work six hours a day and hired new staff to make up for the remaining time.
The response of the medical staff was positive, but the experiment also faced much criticism, however, some companies, such as automaker Toyota, chose to keep reduced working hours for workers.
Germany
The average working week in Germany is 34.2 hours.
Most jobs in Germany require working seven or eight hours a day, five days a week.
Last year, IG Metall, the country ’ s largest trade union, called for fewer work weeks, arguing that it would help keep jobs and avoid layoffs.
According to a survey by the Forsa survey institute, 71% of workers in Germany would like to apply the option of working four days a week.
SPAIN
In March 2021, the Spanish government approved the launch of a pilot project for companies interested in implementing the four-day (32-hour) week.
Earlier last year, Spain ’ s left-wing Mas Pais party announced that the government had accepted its proposal to test the idea, and has held talks since then.
Party leader Enigo Erijón said the debate on the four-day week had begun, adding: “It ’ s an idea whose time has come. ”
“Spain is one of the countries where workers work more hours than the average in Europe. ”
The pilot phase is set to last at least one year, but it is not yet clear when it will begin.
United Kingdom
In the UK, a six-month pilot programme was launched in January, where companies are looking at the impact of shorter working hours on the productivity of companies and the well-being of their workers, as well as the impact on the environment and gender equality.
So far, about 30 companies have signed up for the program, which starts in June this year and is overseen by researchers at the universities of Cambridge and Oxford.
Under the reform, employees will be allowed to work up to 9.5 hours a day, that is, from 9 a.m. to 6: 30 p.m., meaning the employees involved will be able to work four days a week and keep the salary the same without the slightest change.
Scotland
In Scotland, the experience associated with working four days a week is set to begin in 2023.
The government cited a recent survey conducted by the Public Policy Research Institute (IPPR) in Scotland, which showed that 80 per cent of people who responded to and participated in the survey gave very positive impressions of the initiative.
Respondents said the program would significantly boost their health and happiness.
Some Scottish companies have already started working four days a week, with Glasgow ’ s UPAC Group recently saying its employees will soon start working four days a week with the same salary and benefits after running a “successful pilot program, ” company officials said.
Iceland
Icelandic and British think tanks say the world ’ s biggest weekly workday reduction experiment has been a huge success.
More than 2,500 Icelanders participated in the experiment, which reduced their weekly working hours to between 35 and 36 hours (four days of weekly work) between 2015 and 2019 without reducing their salaries.
The researchers said the experiment improved workers' productivity and well-being, or at least kept it at normal levels at work five days a week.
According to the results of the study, approximately 90 per cent of the working population now perform their jobs on reduced hours.
The researchers found decreased levels of worker stress and burnout, and reported improvements in work-life balance conditions.

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61% of respondents said employers could implement a four-day workweek to improve employees' mental health.

Several countries, including Belgium, Iceland, and Spain, have implemented or are testing a 4-day workweek, with positive results in terms of improved employee happiness and productivity.

A study in the UK found that 92% of companies adopted a 4-day workweek permanently or temporarily, with 56 companies continuing the practice after the experiment.

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In Britain, the world ’ s largest experiment has come to an end, in which employers have tested a four-day work week, and mostly participating companies have decided to stick to it in the future.
This is reported by Reuters.
Workers at 61 companies across the UK worked an average of 34 hours over four days between June and December 2022, earning a steady salary.
Of these, 56 companies, or 92%, decided to continue this practice, 18 of them - on a permanent basis.
According to the British research organization Autonomy, which published the report together with a group of scientists and with the support of the New Zealand group 4 Day Week Global, this study is the largest in the world.
Despite the positive results of the study, other surveys indicate that most British employers are not ready for a four-day working week in the near future.
The Autonomy study involved 2,900 employees in various sectors.
Most agreed that productivity remained at the same level.
Employees noted that their well-being and work-life balance had improved, and data showed that workers were much less likely to leave their jobs as a result of the introduction of a four-day work week.
For some workers, an extra day off was more important than a paycheck: 15% said no money would make them return by the five-day week.
Employers from marketing and advertising, professional services and philanthropy were the most represented in the study.
About 66% of participants had 25 or fewer employees, while 22% had 50 or more.
11% were not engaged in commercial activities.
Last year, a study by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) found that very few employers expect to switch to a four-day working week in the next three years, and two-thirds do not expect any change in the next decade.
However, evidence that it helped retain staff could prove to be a powerful argument for companies trying to hire workers after the pandemic.

The study also found that productivity remained the same for most employees, but employees' well-being and work-life balance improved.

What did  the trial of 4-day workwee in New Zealand show?

What did a survey on 4-day workweek conducted in Hong Kong show?

61% of respondents said employers could implement a four-day workweek to improve employees' mental health.

What did surveys conducted in London before and after the experiment of 4-day workweek  find?

54% of employees had better balance of work and home responsibilities

In fact, 15% of workers preferred an extra day off over a paycheck, highlighting the importance of work-life balance.

A separate study found that over 3,000 UK employees tested a 4-day workweek, with Iceland's 4-day workweek experiment improving worker happiness and productivity.

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Content: Since June 1 this year, more than 3,000 employees from more than 60 companies in the United Kingdom have conducted a social experiment with a six-month “four-day work ”.
Since 2018, the non-profit organization of "4 Day Week Global" wants to test whether the public interest of "80% working time - 100% wages - 100% productivity" and "three days off a week, labor and management win" really exists.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak so far in 2020, many enterprises have adopted the method of “working from home, diverting work ”, and in the long process of the epidemic, working from home and working from home has become an emerging work style.
Since the end of the epidemic this year, many countries have returned to their original or new jobs, whether they are blue-collar and white-collar workers who have left or changed jobs.
However, in more than two years, the transformation of various workplaces in the enterprise to survive, and the labor compromise of "unpaid leave + retained work" have made more and more pioneer projects of "four days a week", and the industry category has become more and more diversified, becoming a new opportunity to promote.
Among them, the most representative is Iceland.
According to media reports in the middle of last year: “The three-day weekend experiment in Iceland has been a success, and workers ’ happiness and productivity have improved ”; the reason for this is:“ Employees face less workplace stress, anxiety, depression and exhaustion, and therefore work harder and take fewer sick days; workers feel more leisure time, and therefore are more committed to their work. ”
This conclusion, in addition to the ethical questions of the willingness of enterprises and workers to participate, and whether or not to remain anonymous, also requires the testing of more rigorous research methods, such as the length of the experiment, whether the industry type and size of the experiment is consistent, and the working tolerance of the workers involved in the experiment, are worthy of further investigation.
On the other hand, the three-day experiment, the success stories of Iceland, New Zealand, and British Columbia, Canada, did not clearly describe the type of industry, the development of the industry in each country, and whether the size of the enterprises in the industry varies greatly.
In addition, across all continents of the world, countries have different levels of economic development, industrial structures have their own characteristics, and the government originally conferred statutory labor rights and interests, are also different.
In addition to industries that are not suitable for at-home work, the sense of alienation of human relationships, the synergy of face-to-face communication, and whether innovation requires teamwork have become the focus of discussion.
On the front page of the “Four Days a Week Worldwide ” website, the home page shows where the current pioneer projects are located on every continent around the world. Surprisingly, Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia each launched at least five projects, but in Canada and the United States, there is only one pilot project.
Moreover, the website reveals that “working four days a week makes 78% of employees feel happier and less stressed. ”
It can also be seen that not only developed countries are promoting, in fact, more developing countries are also conducting experiments.
While there is a lack of a more convincing description of the experimental design, it is clear that this is indeed a possible new type of workplace.
Because of this, in addition to the pilot of national enterprises to cooperate with international non-profit organizations, there are also governments taking the lead in responding.
Spain ’ s leftist political party, once launched a “three days off ” policy in 2021, and the Spanish government agreed to test the new work system of“ 32 hours per week (8 hours per day) ” on a limited scale. 200 companies are willing to participate, and 3,000 to 6,000 workers benefit.
The result of such a trial gives more room for imagination to "take three days off every week, and employees will win both."
The social experiment of "80% of working hours - 100% of wages - 100% of productivity" has important policy significance for the harmony of labor relations and the long-term development of the economy.
"High working hours" does not mean "high productivity", which is the general consensus of the current society.
"Shorten working hours, wages unchanged", helps companies retain employees, perhaps without controversy; but whether it can also maintain 100% of the work output is questioned by the business community.
After the epidemic, "three days off a week, labor and management win" is applicable to some specific industry categories, and the nature of the work of individual employees may also be more widely distributed in various industries.
And the flexibility of working hours, the heterogeneity of the workplace, the universalization of work dispatch, and even the high expectations of the young generation for "enterprise decentralization" are all the help of "working four days a week", which may be a major challenge for enterprises in the future.
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The study also found that 78% of employees feel happier and less stressed with a 4-day workweek.

What did  the trial of 4-day workwee in New Zealand show?

What has the implementation 4-day wrokweek in Dubai, UAE indicated?

Increase in employee and customer satisfaction.

Spain launched a "32 hours per week" trial with 200 companies, and the 4 Day Week Global non-profit promotes 4-day workweeks globally.

Multiple countries have 4-day workweek pilot projects, with Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia having at least five projects.

Canada and the US have only one 4-day workweek pilot project each, highlighting the varying levels of adoption globally.

Reduced working hours can help companies retain employees, and shorter working hours do not necessarily mean lower productivity.

What did  the trial of 4-day workwee in New Zealand show?

What has the implementation 4-day wrokweek in Dubai, UAE indicated?

Increase in work quality indicators
Increase in productivity

A UK trial of a 4-day workweek found that half of employees would quit without a 4-day workweek option, and two-fifths of respondents expect more companies to offer 4-day workweeks.

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A shift in post-pandemic work patterns to speed up hybrid and more flexible new work patterns.
According to a report by recruitment and human resources management consultancy Hays, the UK will pilot a four-day work week plan in about 60 companies next month. Most respondents believe that working four days can increase mental health and well-being, while half of the employees surveyed said they would consider quitting if their employer did not provide a four-day work week.
More than half of Apple ’ s employees plan to leave
According to the report, which surveyed 9,600 employees across all industries, two-fifths of respondents believe that more companies will offer four-day workweeks to their employees in the coming years.
Hays recruiter Gaelle Blake said companies in a competitive labor market offer potential employees more diverse and creative hiring conditions, such as higher pay and flexible work patterns, but data shows that only a few companies currently offer four-day work, which will be a factor in attracting professionals in the future.
4-day work trial plan expects enterprises to bear higher costs
According to the report, the four-day work week pilot scheme, organized by academics from Oxford University, Cambridge University and Boston College, is expected to take place on June 12. The scheme currently involves about 60 UK companies and institutions from different industries, including charities, and aims to shorten the working week (up to 35 hours per week) without deducting staff salaries to create better jobs for employees. Balance with your lifestyle and want to increase productivity.
However, the report said that the four-day work week will cause more stress and cost for enterprises.
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In addition, according to Joe O'Connor, CEO of 4 Day Week Global, the epidemic has changed working patterns, employees have higher expectations for their health and work-life balance after the epidemic, and companies need to adopt new policies to attract and retain employees in a competitive labor market.
A similar four-day workweek pilot scheme has been piloted in some companies in the United States, Canada, Ireland and Japan.
Companies such as Panasonic, Hitachi, Mizuho Bank and Uniqlo have also begun to allow employees to shorten their workweeks, the report said, citing the Japan Times, and a survey of 4,000 companies found that about 8.5% of companies in East Asian countries offered employees a four-day work week or similar work mode last year.
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The trial also found that companies like Panasonic and Uniqlo have adopted 4-day workweeks, and four-day workweek pilot schemes were launched in the US, Canada, Ireland, and Japan.

Employees prioritize health and work-life balance after the pandemic, and a four-day workweek may increase costs and stress for enterprises.

What are the views that object 4-day workweek?

It may lead to a large increase in labor costs

What did surveys conducted in London before and after the experiment of 4-day workweek  find?

54% of employees had better balance of work and home responsibilities

A 35-hour workweek without salary deduction is being tested in a UK pilot, and most respondents believe a 4-day workweek increases mental health and well-being.

A global experiment with 60 companies participating in a 4-day workweek found that stress, burnout, and fatigue rates fell among employees.

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Content: How about four days a week instead of five?
Here are the results of an exciting experiment involving 60 companies around the world.
More than 60 companies participated in the experiment, allowing around 3,000 employees to work one day less per week while retaining the same salary.
Rates of stress, burnout and fatigue all fell, while problems with sleep declined, the study shows.
Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas
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• The study found that more than 9 out of 10 companies will continue to shorten the work week or plan to do so
• Productivity was not affected by lighter work weeks, with the company ’ s revenue increasing by an average of 1.4 per cent over the trial period
The study also found that employment increased and absenteeism decreased.
A four-day workweek is more productive for most employees and businesses than the traditional five-day workweek, and is one of the largest trials ever conducted in the UK.
More than 60 companies in the UK participated in the trial over a six-month period, allowing around 3,000 employees to work one day less per week while retaining the same salary.
The trial was conducted between June and December and was organized by a nonprofit group called 4 Day Week Global in collaboration with the Autonomy Research Center, the University of Cambridge, and Boston College in the United States.
The experience is described as the largest in the world around working four days a week.
The survey released on Tuesday found that more than nine out of 10 companies would continue to adopt or plan to do so, while only 4 percent chose not to extend it, regulators said in a statement.
Juliette Shore, a professor at Boston College, said: “The results are largely the same across workplaces of all sizes, demonstrating that this innovation has proven to be effective in many diverse organizations.
Productivity was not affected by shorter working days, with the company ’ s revenue increasing by an average of 1.4% over the trial period.
Revenue jumped 35% on average when compared to similar periods in previous years.
The study also found that employment increased and absenteeism decreased, while the number of resignations dropped sharply during the trial.
In addition, the researchers concluded that overall health and staff well-being improved.
"Significant" increases were also observed in physical and mental health, time spent on exercise, public life and job satisfaction.
Stress, fatigue and fatigue rates have decreased, while sleep problems have decreased.
"Really positive."
Cambridge University professor Brendan Burchell told AFP: “In terms of employees, their mental health improved, they slept better, and they became less stressed.
“But at the same time, companies have stated that if there are changes in their profits or in their performance, they are more likely to go up rather than down. ”
“A lot of people were very happy, people really enjoyed it; and they found it good to have three-day weekends instead of two days. ”
Environmental consultancy Tyler Grange in the UK was among 18 companies that decided to permanently adopt a four-day work week after participating in the trial.
Nathan Jenkinson, customer manager at Tyler Grange, told AFP: “My experience has been really positive, you can see it in people ’ s work and they ’ re more active.
“Employees come to work at the beginning of the week on Monday, after three days off, feel more positive about work and have a lot of energy. ”
Tyler Grange said performance improved slightly despite reduced working hours.
In recent years, studies of the four-day workweek have spread globally as employers explore the nature of post-pandemic work, including the concept of a co-working place that allows more work from home.
Short-week experiments were conducted across Europe, the United States and Canada, as well as in Australia and New Zealand.
However, when asked whether the UK government might adopt the test as a national policy, Prime Minister ’ s spokesman Rishi Sonak sounded cautious and stated, “There are no plans for that. ”
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What did surveys conducted in London before and after the experiment of 4-day workweek  find?

The experiment also found that 9 out of 10 companies will continue or plan to adopt the 4-day workweek, and productivity was not affected, with a 1.4% average revenue increase.

What did  the trial of 4-day workwee in New Zealand show?

What do employers in India think of 4-day workweek?

Employment increased and absenteeism decreased during the trial, and revenue jumped 35% on average compared to previous years.

How much did some companies' revenue increaseby implementing 4-day workweek?

What did  the trial of 4-day workwee in New Zealand show?

What has the implementation 4-day wrokweek in Dubai, UAE indicated?

Increase in work quality indicators
Increase in productivity

Resignations dropped sharply during the trial period, and overall health and staff well-being improved significantly.

What did  the trial of 4-day workwee in New Zealand show?

What has the implementation 4-day wrokweek in Dubai, UAE indicated?

Physical and mental health, exercise, and job satisfaction increased, highlighting the benefits of a 4-day workweek.

What did  the trial of 4-day workwee in New Zealand show?

What did a survey on 4-day workweek conducted in Hong Kong show?

61% of respondents said employers could implement a four-day workweek to improve employees' mental health.

What has a Gallup Poll found out about the prospect of 4-day workweek?

77% of American employees believe that it will have a positive impact on their health

What has the implementation 4-day wrokweek in Dubai, UAE indicated?

Increase in employee and customer satisfaction.

Belgium offers a 4-day workweek with the same pay, and Iceland reduced working hours to 35-36 hours with no pay cut.

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The 4-day work week: Who is trialing it and does it work?

Belgium will now offer employees the opportunity to work a four-day week. Various countries and companies have experimented with the idea, which is gaining traction in many parts of the world.

Who doesn't dream of less time spent at work?

Four days working, three days relaxing with friends and family. And all this for the same money. What's not to like? Surely most employees would jump at the chance. Advocates for the four-day work week suggest that when it is implemented worker satisfaction increases, as does productivity.

Belgium will now be introducing four-day work weeks for those who want it. However, employees will not be working less. They will simply condense their hours into fewer days, if they want to. They will be allowed to decide flexibly on whether to work four or five days a week.

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo hopes that the model will help to create a more dynamic economy and will make it easier for people to combine their family lives with their career. But some full-time employees will be working very long days if they choose to condense their hours. Others, like shift workers, will simply not have the option of that flexibility.

DW explores which countries and companies have already experimented with the four-day working week.

Iceland: Fewer hours at full pay

Iceland tested a similar model from 2015 and 2019. However, it reduced the working week from 40 to 35 or 36 hours and maintained pay levels. Some 2,500 people took part in the test phase.

A study by the Icelandic non-profit Alda (Association for Democracy and Sustainability) and the British think tank Autonomy found that the well-being of participants had improved significantly, working processes had been optimized and there was closer collaboration between colleagues. Productivity either stayed the same or improved.

After the test phase, trade unions and associations negotiated permanent cuts in working hours. Some 86% of employees now have the right to a four-day week.

The shorter work week is a success in Iceland, whose prime minister is Katrín Jakobsdottir

Scotland and Wales: An expensive experiment

Scotland is also currently testing the four-day work week, with the state supporting participating companies with about £10 million (ca. $13.6 million). In Wales, Sophie Howe, the future generations commissioner, has also called on the government to introduce a similar four-day working week trial, at least in the public sector.

Mixed results in Sweden

In Sweden, a four-day working week with full pay was tested in 2015, with mixed results. Even left-wing parties thought that it would be too expensive to implement this on a large scale. But some companies chose to keep reduced hours for their workers. The car firm Toyota had already decided to do this for mechanics 10 years ago and has stuck with its decision.

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Fake news from Finland

Finland also hit the international headlines for a brief moment, after reportedly cutting working hours dramatically. The northern European country allegedly wanted introduce a four-day working week, as well as a six-hour day. But it turned out that this was fake news, which the government then had to put straight.

Spain struggles to start trial phase

In Spain, the four-day working week will also be tested on request of the left-wing party Mas Pais. Some 6,000 employees of 200 small and medium-sized companies will be able to extend their weekend by one day, with full pay. The trial phase is due to run for at least one year, but it is not yet clear when it will begin.

From start-ups to corporate giants

In Germany, it is mainly smaller start-ups that are experimenting with a shorter working week. But in other countries, such as Japan, it is bigger companies that are venturing into this territory: For example, the tech giant Microsoft has experimented with the model by offering employees three-day weekends for a month.

In New Zealand, the consumer goods giant Unilever is currently trialing a four-day work week at full pay. If the experiment turns out to be a success, it will reportedly be extended to other countries.

This article was originally written in German.

In Iceland, 86% of employees have the right to a 4-day week, and Scotland is testing a 4-day work week with £10 million support.

Sweden tested a 4-day work week with mixed results, and Toyota in Sweden kept reduced hours for workers.

Spain is testing a 4-day work week with 6,000 employees, and Microsoft Japan experimented with 3-day weekends.

Unilever New Zealand is trialing a 4-day work week at full pay, and a four-day workweek increases worker satisfaction and productivity.

What did  the trial of 4-day workwee in New Zealand show?

The employees were happier
The productivity  increased

In India, the majority of employers favor a 4-day workweek to reduce stress, and over 60% of employers agree it will improve morale and job satisfaction.

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With quite a few corporations internationally proposing 4-day
workweek for workers, a report has revealed {that a} majority of
employers in India strongly agree that this mannequin will assist in
decreasing stress degree, Trend experiences citing The Tribune.

Over 60 per cent of the employers strongly agree that the brand new
4-day workweek mannequin might be profitable in uplifting the general
morale of the organisation with job satisfaction and work-life
stability, serving to to cut back stress and nervousness ranges, a report by
HR Solutions Genius Consultants mentioned.

However, 27 per cent of the employers who participated within the
survey mentioned they weren’t certain of its implications on
organisations’ productiveness.

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that the 4-day work mannequin would neither enhance nor yield any
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and BPO, logistics, manufacturing, media, oil and fuel.

The survey discovered that 100 per cent workers are in favour of
the 4-day workweek mannequin.

Further, when employers have been requested if they’re keen to work
past 12 hours to compensate for an additional break day, over 56 per
cent agreed immediately, whereas the remaining 44 per cent of the
respondents weren’t satisfied about stretching their standard working
hours.

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off.

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report mentioned.

The survey additionally revealed that for employers, essentially the most most well-liked
third break day is Friday (52 per cent), adopted by Monday (18 per
cent), Wednesday (18 per cent) and Thursday (11 per cent).

“The new 4-day workweek module has been fairly an attention-grabbing
development that has been more and more adopted by fairly a couple of international locations
and organisations from a standalone perspective. People have been
praising the module for serving to workers handle each their
private and work lives higher. Some really feel the 4-day week mannequin has
enabled them to push their boundaries, contribute and carry out
higher,” mentioned R P Yadav, Genius Consultants CMD.

The module has piqued quite a lot of curiosity and has made few
organisations marvel if they need to take into account adopting the identical for
their firm construction, he added.

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However, 27% of employers are uncertain about its impact on productivity, and 11% of employers disagree with the 4-day workweek model.

100% of employees favor the 4-day workweek model, and 56% of employers are willing to work extra hours for an extra day off.

60% of employees are willing to work extra hours for an extra day off, and 66% of respondents believe the 4-day week will increase productivity.

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Friday is the most preferred extra day off for employers, and the 4-day workweek trend is increasingly adopted by countries and organizations.

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A survey found that 33% of employees are willing to resign for a 4-day workweek job, and 61% prefer a 4-day workweek over a 5-day workweek.

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According to a March survey of 868 people by Monster, a job advisory website, a four-day week is becoming popular, with 61% of respondents preferring to work four days rather than five days a week and 33% willing to quit their current job to get fewer days.
Vicki Salemi, a career expert at Monster, points out that this is a significant proportion, and the result is a shift in workers to rethink how they work.
Salami said many people still feel empowered to look forward to more flexibility at work, and some seasonal factors may also have an impact, such as some people planning future summer trips and therefore want to work fewer days.
Half of the respondents in the survey said they would be more productive if they worked fewer days, and 10% were even willing to cut their pay.
For decades, a four-day workweek has been seen as an unattainable work benefit, but this is changing, and more global experiments now confirm that companies can do it.
In a six-month trial conducted by the nonprofit organization 4 Day Week Global, workers reported less fatigue, more positive work, and happier feelings about their daily work, personal life, finances and emotional situation, and companies also received more benefits, such as increased productivity and satisfaction, higher earnings, and lower turnover.
Some lawmakers are trying to push through the law with positive test results in an attempt to reduce the number of working days.
Maryland lawmakers introduced a new proposal in January to encourage public and private employers to experiment with shortening working days without cutting wages or benefits.
In Congress, Representative Mark Takano of California once again proposed the 32-Hour Workweek Act, which, if passed, would reduce the current standard legal working hours from 40 to 32 hours, and would require overtime pay for work beyond the time limit.
In the future, more and more companies are likely to try to reduce the number of working days, especially in the face of the economic challenges of not being able to raise or promote employees.
According to a recent Payscale report, last year, the proportion of companies offering four-day working days reached the 10% threshold for the first time.
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Half of respondents claim increased productivity with fewer days, and 10% are willing to cut pay for a 4-day workweek.

What did  the trial of 4-day workwee in New Zealand show?

What has the implementation 4-day wrokweek in Dubai, UAE indicated?

Workers report less fatigue with a 4-day workweek, and companies see increased productivity and satisfaction with a 4-day workweek.

What did  the trial of 4-day workwee in New Zealand show?

The employees were happier
The productivity  increased

What has the implementation 4-day wrokweek in Dubai, UAE indicated?

Increase in employee and customer satisfaction.

10% of companies offer a 4-day workweek, and a proposal to reduce standard work hours to 32 hours has been introduced.

Maryland lawmakers encourage employers to experiment with a 4-day workweek, and a 4-day workweek trial shows a positive impact on employee well-being.

A UK trial found that 56 companies extended a 4-day workweek after the trial, and 18 companies made a 4-day workweek permanent.

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The four-day week trial has been successful in British companies, after the vast majority of companies that participated in the largest experiment in the world chose to continue working with this new system, according to the Guardian newspaper.
British companies have promised the experiment is proof that it can succeed at the UK level, and have indicated that the results will be presented to MPs, as part of a campaign that encourages politicians to adopt the new experiment.
Of the 61 companies that participated in the six-month trial, 56 extended the four-day workweek, while 18 made it permanent.
Four Days a Week campaign manager Joe Ryle described the experience as a major achievement: “In a wide range of sectors, employee comfort has improved significantly; productivity has remained the same or improved in almost all cases.
Sheffield ’ s Rivelin Robotics, one of the companies that participated in the experiment, plans to continue working with the new approach, and Chief Product Officer David Mason hopes that this system will improve the recruitment system in the future.
Launched in the UK in June 2022, the four-day trial was promoted by the New Zealand-based non-profit organisation, 4 Day Week Global, and overseen by the Autonomy Centre and a team of academics.
The companies participating in the experiment underwent training and mentoring sessions to help them work with the new system.
Employees were given the opportunity to continue receiving their current salary, working 4 days instead of 5.
Around 2,900 employees across the UK participated in the experiment.
Surveys conducted before and after the trial found that 39 percent were less stressed, 40 percent slept better, and 54 percent said it was easier to balance work and home responsibilities.
It is noteworthy that the number of sick days requested by employees during the experiment decreased by about two-thirds, and the number of employees leaving the companies participating in the experiment decreased by 57%, compared to the same period of the previous year.
The Social Loan Bank said it was a successful and wonderful experience for nearly two-thirds of our team.
They have successfully moved to work 4 days a week, and they love it.
It was a shift in their mood, and they were proud of their work.
At the Royal Society of Biology in London, its 38 employees now take time off on Monday or Friday, and the working day has been extended from seven to eight hours, with its chief executive, Mark Downs, showing that changing the way the society works is vital.
“You can ’ t reduce your working hours without increasing productivity and improving performance, ” he said.
Downs said that employees sometimes had to be flexible to attend important meetings on non-working days, for example, but the employee surveys conducted during the experiment yielded a great result: “I would say without exaggeration that it is the most positive response I have seen in any employee survey.
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39% of employees were less stressed after the trial, and 40% of employees slept better after the trial.

What did surveys conducted in London before and after the experiment of 4-day workweek  find?

40% of employees reported better sleep
39% of employees became less stressed

54% of employees had better work-life balance after the trial, and sick days decreased by two-thirds during the trial.

What did surveys conducted in London before and after the experiment of 4-day workweek  find?

54% of employees had better balance of work and home responsibilities

Employee turnover decreased by 57% during the trial, and 2,900 employees participated in the 4-day workweek trial in the UK.

The trial was launched in June 2022 in the UK, and productivity remained the same or improved in almost all cases.

A separate trial in the UK found that 70 UK companies adopted a 4-day workweek with 100% pay, and 3,300 employees participated in the 6-month trial.

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This is the world ’ s largest attempt at this new model of work.
According to the report, the trial was conducted in a “100: 80: 100 ” model, in which participants received 100% of their salary and worked 80% of their time, but the output of their work was still 100%.
“As we emerge from the pandemic, more and more companies are realizing that the new frontier of competition is quality of life, and that a shorter, output-oriented way of working is a tool that gives them a competitive advantage, ” said Joe O ’ Connor, CEO of the nonprofit Global Four Day Workday.
The researchers will work with each participating organization to measure the impact of the trial on corporate productivity and employee well-being, as well as on the environment and gender equality.
Juliet Schor, a professor of sociology at Boston College and lead researcher on the project, called it a “historic experiment. ”
"We will analyze how employees respond to an extra day of rest, including stress and burnout, job and life satisfaction, health, sleep, energy use, travel and life," she said.
The government-backed four-day work week trial will also begin in Spain and elsewhere later this year.
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The trial used the 100:80:100 model, and the trial measures the impact on productivity and employee well-being.

Researchers analyzed stress, burnout, and job satisfaction, and government-backed trials are set to start in Spain later.

The trial aims to improve quality of life and competition, and output-oriented work gives companies a competitive advantage.

The trial is the world's largest attempt at the 4-day workweek model, and the trial also measures environmental and gender equality impact.

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Harbin News Agency / Nursultan / June 7 – According to the British "Guardian" reported by Chinanews.com, on the 6th local time, more than 3,300 employees in 70 British companies began to experiment with a four-day work week, with a trial period of six months.
This is the world ’ s largest attempt at this new model of work.
According to the report, the trial was conducted in a “100: 80: 100 ” model, in which participants received 100% of their salary and worked 80% of their time, but the output of their work was still 100%.
“As we emerge from the pandemic, more and more companies are realizing that the new frontier of competition is quality of life, and that a shorter, output-oriented way of working is a tool that gives them a competitive advantage, ” said Joe O ’ Connor, CEO of the nonprofit Global Four Day Workday.
The researchers will work with each participating organization to measure the impact of the trial on corporate productivity and employee well-being, as well as on the environment and gender equality.
Juliet Schor, a professor of sociology at Boston College and lead researcher on the project, called it a “historic experiment. ”
"We will analyze how employees respond to an extra day of rest, including stress and burnout, job and life satisfaction, health, sleep, energy use, travel and life," she said.
The government-backed four-day work week trial will also begin in Spain and elsewhere later this year.
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A global trial found that 91% of companies continued a 4-day workweek after the trial, and revenue increased by 35% during trial periods.

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Will a 4-day workweek work? It seems that employees and employers are happy.

The results of the world’s largest 4-day week trial is good news for the future of work, with new research showing that these results are largely in line with existing global evidence, further demonstrating the benefits of reduced-hour, output-focused working.

The pilot programme conducted in the UK by non-profit 4 Day Week Global, the UK’s 4-Day Week Campaign and think tank Autonomy, guided over 60 companies and almost 3 000 workers through a six-month trial of a 4-day week, with no loss of pay for workers.

This brings the global campaign’s total number of completed pilot participants to 91 companies and approximately 3 500 employees. Lead researcher, professor Juliet Schor of Boston College, says overall results show that almost every organisation will stick to a 4-day week after the trial, with 91% definitely continuing or planning to continue and another 4% leaning towards continuing. Only 4% of participants are definitely not continuing.

Participating companies rated their overall experience of the trials at an average of 8.5/10, with business productivity and business performance each scoring 7.5/10. Revenue increased by 35% over the trial periods when compared to similar periods from the previous year, while hiring increased and absenteeism decreased.

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Improved employee wellbeing and health

During the trial it was also found that the health and wellbeing of employees also improved, with significant increases observed in physical and mental health, time spent exercising and overall life and job satisfaction. Rates of stress, burnout and fatigue all decreased along with problems with sleep.

Even the environmental outcomes were encouraging, with commuting time falling across the full sample by a half hour per week.

Schor says she observed an encouraging consistency in the data, with results largely steady across workplaces of varying sizes, demonstrating this is an innovation which works for many types of organisations.

“There are also some interesting differences. We found that employees in non-profits and professional services had a larger average increase in time spent exercising, while those in construction and manufacturing enjoyed the largest reductions in burnout and sleep problems.”

Behavioural scientist and new CEO of 4-Day Week Global, Dr Dale Whelehan, explained the sample produced interesting differences in gender outcomes. “While men and women benefit from a 4-day week, women’s experience is generally better for burnout, life and job satisfaction, mental health and reduced commuting time.”

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4-day workweek also balances home tasks

Encouragingly, the research also showed that the burden of non-work duties appears to be balancing out, with more men taking on a greater share of housework and childcare.

Co-founder and MD of 4-Day Week Global, Charlotte Lockhart, says her team is delighted to be expanding the arguments in favour of a 4-day week with this new world-class academic research. “We look forward to adding our Australasian pilot results to this data set in the coming weeks and our European, South African, Brazilian and North American results in the coming months.”

4-Day Week Global was founded in New Zealand by entrepreneurs and philanthropists, Andrew Barnes and Charlotte Lockhart, following the world-renowned success of their pioneering trial of the 4-day week in Perpetual Guardian.

Their approach is based on the 100-80-100™ model designed by Lockhart alongside the Perpetual Guardian trial in 2018. That means 100% of the pay, for 80% of the time, in exchange for a commitment to deliver 100% of the output.

4-Day Week Global’s ambition is to make a 4-day week the new default and reduced working time the new standard.

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Employee wellbeing and health improved significantly, and stress and burnout rates decreased among employees.

What did  the trial of 4-day workwee in New Zealand show?

What did a survey on 4-day workweek conducted in Hong Kong show?

61% of respondents said employers could implement a four-day workweek to improve employees' mental health.

What did surveys conducted in London before and after the experiment of 4-day workweek  find?

What has the implementation 4-day wrokweek in Dubai, UAE indicated?

Increase in employee and customer satisfaction.

Commuting time decreased by half an hour per week, and 4-Day Week Global has 91 companies and 3500 employees in trials.

The average rating for the overall experience by companies was 8.5/10, and business productivity scored 7.5/10 during trials.

What has the implementation 4-day wrokweek in Dubai, UAE indicated?

Men took on more housework and childcare during trials, and women benefited more in burnout and life satisfaction.

In the UAE, EAND introduced a 4-day workweek for flexibility, and the UAE adopted a 4-day workweek for government employees.

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iAND announced the introduction of a four-day work week in three of its departments in the UAE, becoming the first technology group in the country to adopt a global model that allows flexibility in the work environment.
The pilot initiative reflects EAND ’ s leadership in shaping future policies and models for the work environment, recognizing that the well-being of its employees is directly linked to enhanced productivity and innovation. The new work programme supports employees and enables them to achieve work-life balance.
Dina Al Mansouri, Chief Human Resources Officer at E & D, said: “We are pleased to launch this pilot initiative, as we understand that as we strive to innovate new services and technology solutions, we must also update our work environment strategies to keep pace with development.
It is essential to revisit and update existing standards, learn through experience, and align internal business policies to create a more efficient and productive work environment, while at the same time achieving business prosperity and growth. ”
Employees who join the initiative are entitled to a three-day weekend from Friday to Sunday, and EAND applies a hybrid work system where employees work remotely two days a week, one on Friday, to focus on sustainability by reducing energy consumption in offices and reducing carbon emissions from mobility.
The new work week model is proving to improve employee well-being and productivity, and significantly contribute to protecting the environment by reducing carbon emissions from mobility, according to research published by the World Economic Forum.
“We believe that the well-being of our employees is one of our top priorities to shape and lay the foundations for a more sustainable future. By reducing travel times and resource consumption, we reflect the UAE ’ s ambition for well-being and sustainability, and we support the Group ’ s commitment to achieving its carbon neutrality goals, ” Al Mansouri said.
The launch of E & T ’ s pilot initiative is in line with the federal government ’ s announcement of a four-day reduced work week for government employees and underscores the success of Sharjah, which has recorded a 90% increase in job performance, happiness and mental health following its introduction in 2022.
E & E views these employee-focused initiatives as key factors that have helped it win several international awards, including “Best Employer in the MENA Region ” by Global Brand and“ Best Employer in the Private and Government Sectors ” by the GCC Human Resources Award, demonstrating E & E ’ s efforts in creating a work environment where everyone can succeed and excel.
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Sharjah saw a 90% increase in job performance and happiness, and EAND's 4-day workweek improved employee well-being and productivity.

What were the results of UAE's trial of 4-day workday?

A 90% increase in job performance, happiness, and mental health.

The hybrid work system reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions, and the three-day weekend boosted work-life balance for employees.

What did surveys conducted in London before and after the experiment of 4-day workweek  find?

54% of employees had better balance of work and home responsibilities

The reduced workweek supports the UAE's carbon neutrality goals, and EAND won awards for the best employer in the MENA region.

The four-day workweek promotes sustainability and employee growth, and research by the World Economic Forum supports the benefits of a 4-day workweek.

Companies that have implemented a 4-day workweek have seen improved work efficiency, with some maintaining 100% productivity while working 80% of the hours.

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Gary Conroy, CEO of the British cosmetics manufacturing company "5 Squirrels", told CNN on the 1st that the company's internal landscape has changed after the implementation of the four-day working week.
In order to shorten the working hours of employees and improve work efficiency, Conroy designated two hours a day in the morning and afternoon to do not reply to emails, phone calls, company internal information, etc., also known as "deep working hours".
That is to say, the design can work less, but can focus on the "real thing to do" environment.
London advertising company Unity also implemented the four-day week early, after a chaotic adaptation period, quickly found a way out.
All meetings are limited to 5 minutes and customer meetings are limited to 30 minutes.
In addition, in order not to let unnecessary dialogue hinder the work, also introduced a "signal light system".
Every worker on the table is marked "don't talk" in red, "although busy, but there is time for dialogue" in yellow, "no relationship" in blue.
The British think tank Autonomy, in collaboration with research teams from Cambridge University, Oxford University and Boston University, started a four-day workweek demonstration operation in June with 3,300 workers from 70 companies. For six months, the workers have maintained 100% productivity, no wage cuts, and only 80% of their normal working hours.
“As of last month, the quality of life of Icelanders working 36 hours per week has improved dramatically in many ways, ” says Autonomy. The United States, Canada, Australia and other countries have also decided to implement a four-day week in the near future.
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What did  the trial of 4-day workwee in New Zealand show?

What has the implementation 4-day wrokweek in Dubai, UAE indicated?

Increase in speed of completion
Increase in work quality indicators
Increase in productivity

The quality of life for employees has also improved with reduced working hours, and meetings have been limited to 5 minutes in some companies to maximize productivity.

What did  the trial of 4-day workwee in New Zealand show?

The employees were happier
The productivity  increased

What did surveys conducted in London before and after the experiment of 4-day workweek  find?

54% of employees had better balance of work and home responsibilities

What has the implementation 4-day wrokweek in Dubai, UAE indicated?

Increase in employee and customer satisfaction.

A 6-month trial involving 3300 workers and 70 companies demonstrated that productivity can be maintained with a 4-day workweek, with no wage cuts for workers.

In another trial, 90% of companies planned to continue with the shortened workweek, citing unaffected productivity and a 1.4% revenue increase.

What do employers in India think of 4-day workweek?

Revenue jumped 35% on average compared to previous years for companies that implemented a 4-day workweek, with employment increasing and absenteeism decreasing.

How much did some companies' revenue increaseby implementing 4-day workweek?

What did  the trial of 4-day workwee in New Zealand show?

What has the implementation 4-day wrokweek in Dubai, UAE indicated?

Increase in work quality indicators
Increase in productivity

Overall health and staff well-being also improved, with stress and fatigue rates decreasing, and sleep problems and burnout declining.

What did  the trial of 4-day workwee in New Zealand show?

What did a survey on 4-day workweek conducted in Hong Kong show?

61% of respondents said employers could implement a four-day workweek to improve employees' mental health.

What did surveys conducted in London before and after the experiment of 4-day workweek  find?

40% of employees reported better sleep
39% of employees became less stressed

What has a Gallup Poll found out about the prospect of 4-day workweek?

77% of American employees believe that it will have a positive impact on their health

What has the implementation 4-day wrokweek in Dubai, UAE indicated?

A separate study found that productivity increased by 20% with a 4-day workweek, and employee leadership and confidence improved, with stress decreasing from 45% to 38%.

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The number of signatures reached the threshold of "three days a week", and the government must respond by June 26.
In this regard, a doctor shared that a financial company in New Zealand implemented a "four-day week off" with a significant effect, and increased productivity by about 20%.
Dr. Ooi Hean, a critical care physician who compiled scientific reports on “days off ” on Facebook, mentioned that Andrew Barnes, founder of Perpetual Guardian, a New Zealand financial services company, started an eight-week experiment with 240 employees in 2018 with“ constant pay but only three days a week. ”
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After the results of the experiment were released, everyone was shocked, and the results showed that when employees worked only three days a week, their physical and mental health improved greatly: 1.
Employee productivity increased by about 20% ”, 2.
Proven improved employee leadership, excitement, confidence and accountability, all positive related scores, 3.
Employee stress decreased from 45% to 38%, and the work-life balance score increased from 54% to 78%.
After this experiment, Andrew Barnes officially changed the company to "four days off" and set up the "4 Day Week Global" organization to promote the "four days off" in the hope of making an impact internationally.
Taiwan ’ s “three-day weekend ” issue has also continued to ferment recently. In response to an interview yesterday (15), Vice Premier of the Executive Yuan, Cheng Wen-chan, said that no country in Asia has yet implemented this policy, and will report the world trend to the citizens of the proposal according to the facts.
According to the Central Police report, the Ministry of Labor today (16) responded that at present, no country in the world is through the law, compulsory weekly rest of three days; if Taiwan wants to legislate, involving a wide range of aspects, I am afraid it is difficult to extend.
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Increase in work quality indicators
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Perpetual Guardian, a company that implemented a 4-day workweek in 2018, saw a significant improvement in work-life balance, with scores increasing from 54% to 78%.

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In Iceland, a trial involving 61 companies and 2900 employees found that most employees maintained or increased productivity, with staff turnover rate and absenteeism falling sharply after 6 months.

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Content: [Retain talent] Enterprise test 4 days a week production efficiency improvement of employees: work pressure reduction and health improvement
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According to the Wall Street Journal, most of the British companies participating in the four-day work week test said that after six months of testing, the staff turnover rate and absenteeism rate fell sharply, which is the largest four-day work week test to date. 61 companies, including banks, fast food restaurants, marketing consultants, etc., involved 2900 employees. Eighteen companies said they would permanently implement the four-day workweek.
For decades, the market has been exploring the idea of working less than five days a week, or 40 hours a week, which has become a new opportunity under the pandemic, as home-based and mixed-work arrangements have become more widely accepted, and employers have also taken the opportunity to explore whether shortening work hours can improve employee happiness and loyalty.
Working days have become a retention and recruitment issue
Juliet Schor, an economist and sociologist at Boston College, said that it was initially due to the mental fatigue of wage earners during the epidemic, but it has now become a retention and recruitment problem.
Her team has helped conduct research around the world on a four-day workweek, including researchers from the UK think tank Autonomy and the University of Cambridge.
The research is being conducted around the world. Small tests in the United States and Canada are being led by research institutes in the United Kingdom, and similar tests are being conducted in Australia and Brazil. Unilever, an internationally renowned consumer goods company, is also participating in the tests.
Testing in Iceland, involving more than 2,500 employees in various industries, researchers found that most employees maintained or increased productivity, as well as reduced work stress.
Most companies that try 4-day work are small employers
Since most of the companies experimenting with four-day work are small employers, many large companies have yet to embrace the concept.
In the test, some employees reported that it was difficult to complete all the work during this time.
In a study conducted in the UK from June to November, most employees did not increase their work intensity, but bosses held fewer meetings to give employees more time to get their work done.
Finally, employers rated employee productivity and performance on an average of 7.5 on a scale from 0 (very negative) to 10 (very positive), and at half of the test, 46% of companies said their business productivity remained unchanged, while 34% reported a slight improvement and 15% reported a significant improvement.
20% of your time is wasted on unnecessary meetings
On the other hand, 39% of employees reported less stress at work, but half of employees reported no change in their index.
Nearly half of employees reported improved mental health and 37% reported improved physical health.
Claire Daniels, CEO of Trio Media, a digital marketing company with 13 employees in the UK, said she took part in the trial to see if she could improve productivity.
Before the test began, she analyzed with employees that 20% of their time was wasted on unnecessary meetings, business trips, and other inefficiencies.
"Very soon, we will know that we do not have to do any extra work in these four days," she said.
The productivity of the 4-day work was flat or slightly improved from the same period last year
Daniels pointed out that she would have employees work from Monday to Thursday, and Tuesday to Friday, and have employees take extra places to follow up on their colleagues ’ work during the holidays.
No longer do marathon daily team meetings with employees, in longer meetings involving customers and multiple presentations, employees will only attend part of the meeting based on necessity and then leave.
The hardest part, she says, is for employees to make sure they don ’ t go back to their old work mindset or habits. Overall, productivity was flat or slightly higher compared to the same period last year, with revenue up 47%.
She wants to continue experimenting for another six months before making a permanent change, “but I don ’ t think we ’ re going to go back to the typical five-day week. ”
If the four-day work week can improve production efficiency and the employees are happy, the bosses think that they can give it a try, or they think that the workload of five days can be completed in four days, so that the employees can continue to overcomplete their work on the fifth day.
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