200 UK firms have now adopted a four-day working week - and Brits are convinced it will become the norm within five years

The four-day work week is gaining traction in the UK, with 200 companies adopting this approach, covering around 5,000 employees. The 4 Day Week Foundation highlights that these trials led to significant benefits like increased productivity, reduced burnout, and enhanced employee wellbeing. According to Joe Ryle, Campaign Director, the traditional five-day working week is outdated and necessitates a revision. Various companies, particularly in marketing and tech sectors, are embracing these changes, with trials expanding to other organizations across the UK.

The four-day work week is being widely adopted in the UK, with 200 companies implementing it, proving beneficial for productivity and employee wellbeing.

The 4 Day Week Foundation's Joe Ryle states, 'The 9-5, 5 day working week was invented 100 years ago and is no longer fit for purpose.'

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