US EditionFour-Day Work Week Boosts Health And Performance, Benefiting Both Workers And Employers: Study
MULTIPLE COUNTRIES INCLUDING THE US, UK, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, IRELAND, AND NEW ZEALAND, JUL 22 – A global study of nearly 3,000 employees found a four-day workweek reduced burnout by 67% and improved mental health while maintaining or boosting productivity, researchers said.
- On Tuesday, 4 Day Week Global launched the pilot program, with employees moving to 32-hour weeks and keeping full pay.
- Against a backdrop of stress reduction, companies reported improved well-being and sustained bottom-lines, with no attribution needed.
- Researchers found that cutting low-value tasks and replacing meetings with calls helped sustain output, while staff used extra time for personal errands.
- Nine in ten firms committed to extending the trial, and no company answered “no” or “likely no,” Juliet Schor said.
- Globally, researchers tracked almost 2,900 workers across 141 firms over six months, and nations like Lithuania and Dubai are rolling out similar trials.
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Thousands of workers tried four-day workweeks. Many reported less burnout and better sleep.
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Four-Day Work Week Boosts Health And Performance, Benefiting Both Workers And Employers: Study
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Four-day week in a large-scale experiment: What new data from 6 countries reveal about health and performance.
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