A work schedule model reducing the standard five‐day week to four days while maintaining full‐time pay.
The four-day workweek condenses 40 hours of work into four days (e.g., four 10-hour days) or reduces hours to 32 per week without pay cuts. Proponents argue it boosts productivity, employee well-being and retention by offering extended rest periods.
Two main variants exist: full-hour model (same total hours) and reduced-hour model (fewer hours). Companies pilot trials—often over 6- to 12-week periods—measuring performance metrics, employee satisfaction and client feedback. Successful pilots have led to permanent policy changes in sectors from tech to public service.
Studies report improved focus, lower burnout and reduced absenteeism. Expanded weekends enhance work-life balance and mental health. However, longer workdays can strain concentration, and compressed schedules may not suit all industries. Coordinating client support and ensuring equitable workload distribution remain hurdles.
Iceland’s national trial (2015–19) showed maintained productivity with shorter hours. Private companies like Microsoft Japan reported a 40% productivity increase in 2019. Critics warn of “presenteeism” and the risk of blurred personal-professional boundaries when days off become compensatory work periods.
As remote and hybrid models persist, the four-day week gains traction among policymakers and businesses globally. Technology enabling asynchronous collaboration may further support this shift, redefining norms around productivity and work duration.
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