Press Releases
Pilot study on the 4 day week also launched in Switzerland
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).
Revolutionizing Work Culture Lands 4 Day Week Global a coveted spot on Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies List
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.
Africa’s first 4 day week trial a remarkable success
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.
No US or Canadian companies to return to five days, post 4 day week trial
New research from non-profit, 4 Day Week Global, has found that companies’ average working hours continued to fall beyond the conclusion of their six-month 4 day week pilot program. Separately, results from a study of 41 US and Canadian companies who trialled a 4 day week for six months found that none were planning to return to five days.
Working hours continue to fall for companies a year into their 4 day week
New research from non-profit, 4 Day Week Global, has found that companies’ average working hours continued to fall beyond the conclusion of their six-month 4 day week pilot program. A year after launching their trials, employees’ average work week dropped from a baseline of 38 hours to 32.97, down almost a full hour from the six-month mark.
4 Day Week Global named on TIME100 Most Influential Companies list
Fast-growing advocacy body 4 Day Week Global was today named as a TIME100 Most Influential Company. The organisation secured the coveted accolade by leading the global conversation about reduced work time, conducting research on the benefits, and facilitating thousands of companies from numerous sectors to make the permanent transition to reduced-hour, output-focused working with no loss of pay.
Government-backed 4 day week trial commences in Portugal
The government-funded pilot of the 4-day work week starts this week in Portugal. It includes 39 private-sector organisations, 27 starting a 4 day week on the 5th June and 12 which have initiated it earlier. The aim of this project is to measure the impact of reduced work time on the physical and mental health of workers, as well as the economic and functional impact on organisations.
Participants have committed to reducing weekly hours while maintaining full pay. Companies volunteered for the program without financial compensation and can reverse the measure at any moment, should they choose. Recruitment was open to all private sector firms in Portugal and the government is providing technical services, in partnership with 4 Day Week Global, to support the transition.
Huge success for Australasian 4 day week pilot, new research reveals
Results of an Australasian pilot programme, run by non-profit 4 Day Week Global, reveal the vast majority of companies prefer working a 4 day week where they get 100% of the pay, for 80% of the time, in exchange for 100% of the output. The six-month trial of a 4 day week, which 26 organisations embarked on last August, found that 95% of organisations favour the reduced schedule.
Congressman Takano Reintroduces 32 Hour Workweek Act
Today, Congressman Mark Takano (CA-39), a member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, reintroduced the Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act. This legislation would reduce the standard workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours by amending the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and lowering the maximum hours threshold for overtime compensation for non-exempt employees.
Results from world’s largest 4 day week trial bring good news for the future of work
New research revealed today shows that results from the world’s largest trial of a 4 day week are largely consistent with existing global evidence, further demonstrating the benefits of reduced-hour, output-focused working.
Behaviour scientist announced as new leader of global campaign for a 4 Day Week
As momentum for reduced work-time continues to grow, the international non-profit 4 Day Week Global is delighted to welcome behaviour scientist, Dr Dale Whelehan on board as its new Chief Executive Officer.
4-day week experiment set to go in South Africa with 29 companies signed up for March pilot kick off
Twenty-eight South African businesses and one Botswanan business – the first participant from elsewhere on the continent – have signed up for the 4 Day Week SA Pioneer Pilot. It’s the country’s first ever trial of the four-day week - due to start on 1 March 2023.
4 Day Week Global welcomes call for Welsh public sector 4 day week trial
In a report published today, the Welsh Petitions Committee recommended that the Welsh Government should liaise with organisations experienced in the area of work time reduction to develop a 4 day week pilot in the public service, with no loss of pay for employees.
4 day week pioneering pilot program a huge success, new research reveals
New research published today (Wednesday, 30th November) reveals that companies who gave their staff an extra day off per week, with no reduction in pay, experienced increased revenue alongside reduced absenteeism and resignations. Workers felt less stressed and burnt out, and reported higher rates of life satisfaction.
Progress towards a four-day week in North America, as over 60 companies make the shift
Today marks the latest step towards a four-day week for North America, as over 60 companies across the continent are now getting an extra day off per week, with no loss of pay. A group of almost 30 pioneering organisations will embark on the latest phase of a six-month pilot program, coordinated by non-profit organisation, 4 Day Week Global.
Over 30 companies move to a four-day week across Australia and New Zealand
A new four-day week pilot is underway, as over 30 companies and almost 1000 workers across Australia and New Zealand get an extra day per week back with no loss of pay. The six-month coordinated trial, run by non-profit 4 Day Week Global, operates off the 100-80-100™ model where workers get 100% of the pay for 80% of the time, in exchange for a commitment to maintaining at least 100% of the output.
UK MP tables 32 hour week bill
While the introduction of a 32-hour work week is a worthy aspiration, it is critical to address this in parallel with an equal conversation about maintaining, if not improving, British productivity.
UK Companies in 4 Day week Pilot Reach Landmark Halfway Point
At the halfway point of a groundbreaking six-month trial of a four-day week pilot programme in the United Kingdom, data points and qualitative feedback are flowing in. The indicative research being gathered by 4 Day Week Global reveals a general tenor of positive experiences alongside valuable lessons.
60 North American companies switch to a four-day week
Momentum for a four-day week in the US is building, with another 20 North American companies now signed up to a six-month pilot program where workers get an extra day off per week with no reduction in pay. This is based on the 100-80-100™ model, meaning workers get 100% of the pay, for 80% of the time, in exchange for a commitment to maintaining at least 100% of the output.
UK 4 day week pilot begins with 70 companies and 3300 workers
70 UK companies and over 3300 workers will begin working a four-day week with no loss of pay today (Monday) in the biggest ever four-day week pilot to take place anywhere in the world so far.