Non-profit organization 4 Day Week Global has conducted several pilot studies on the 4-day week worldwide with local support. Now Switzerland is joining in: The first pilot study will be launched this year in a collaboration between internationally active NGO 4 Day Week Global, Zurich-based consultancy Hailperin, and Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH).

Fast Company has honored 4 Day Week Global by including the Global Think Tank in its prestigious lineup of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024. This recognition celebrates businesses at the forefront of industry and cultural transformation through their groundbreaking innovations.

South Africa has marked a significant milestone in the realm of work-life balance with the successful completion of its first ever 4 day week pilot program. The six-month trial is the first of its kind on the African continent and was run by 4 Day Week Global in partnership with 4 Day Week South Africa NPC, with researchers in Boston College and Stellenbosch Business School.