The national pilot scheme exploring a four-day working week concluded successfully, prompting all 17 participating companies to adopt the schedule permanently. The six-month trial involved nearly 1,000 workers and was organized by the 4 Day Week Foundation. It demonstrated that productivity remained steady despite the reduced working days. Employee wellbeing was notably improved, with almost two-thirds of participants reporting less burnout and nearly half feeling more satisfied with their lives. Overall, the initiative highlighted the effectiveness of a shorter working week without compromising service levels or performance indicators.
The pilot scheme for a four-day working week concluded with a success rate of 100%, leading all 17 participating companies to adopt the shorter schedule permanently.
The six-month trial involved 17 companies and nearly 1,000 workers, organized by the 4 Day Week Foundation, demonstrating that productivity did not suffer despite fewer working days.
Employee wellbeing benefited significantly, with almost two-thirds of workers reporting reduced burnout and two in five experiencing improved mental health during the trial.
Nearly half of the participants in the four-day week trial reported feeling more satisfied with their lives at the conclusion of the pilot.
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