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It’s Not Just Workers that Can Benefit From a Four-Day Week, a Trial Suggests | News Channel 3-12

  • At the conclusion of the six-month trial, all 17 UK companies with nearly 1,000 employees opted to continue the four-day week, marking a 100% success rate.
  • The UK’s six-month trial, organized by the 4 Day Week Foundation, involved 17 companies reducing hours without pay cuts to improve wellbeing and productivity.
  • Analysis reveals 62% of workers experienced less burnout, 40% improved mental health, and BrandPipe’s revenue increased nearly 130%, supporting the trial's positive outcomes.
  • Following the trial, over 235 UK companies and 6,000 workers have adopted a permanent four-day week, with local authorities like Edinburgh Council exploring their own trials.
  • Momentum is rising for legislative support as the 4 Day Week Foundation aims for a 32-hour week by 2030, with the Labour government showing increasing receptiveness, expecting widespread adoption within a decade.
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Employers can benefit from a four-day week too, a trial suggests

Switching to a four-day work week can be good for the bottom line, according to the results of a new trial in the United Kingdom.

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The World Reviews broke the news in on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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