German companies to try 4-day work week from February 1 for the next six months

How Germany is trialling the four day working week

After a similar pilot project in the UK, several companies in Germany are launching a trial of the four-day week starting February.

Germany explores 4-day workweek amid labor shortage

Less work, same money, more happiness and productivity. As of February 1, 45 companies in Germany are testing a 4-day workweek.

Why is Germany planning to try a four-day work week from February 1?

Germany is struggling to revive its sluggish economy. It is now opting for an experiment. A six-month program is kicking off in Germany that will allow 4-day work week from February 1.

Germany trialing a 4-day week like the U.K., U.S. and Portugal—but the country needs the opposite of a short week, senior economist says

“The four-day work week won’t help any of the problems currently affecting the labour market," economist at the Institute of German Economy said.

Germany to try 4-day work week from February 1 for the next six months, here's why

Germany launches a six-month trial of a 4-day work week starting February 1, 2024, involving 45 companies, aiming to improve employee well-being, prod