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Biggest Trial of Four-Day Workweek Finds Workers Are Happier and Feel Just as Productive

Last updated: July 22, 2025 1:55 pm
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A recent groundbreaking study has confirmed that implementing a four-day workweek can significantly increase employee happiness and job satisfaction. The study, which was the largest of its kind, involved 141 companies across six countries. Surprisingly, 90 percent of these companies chose to retain the four-day workweek arrangement even after the six-month experiment had concluded.

The study, published in Nature Human Behaviour, aimed to investigate the impact of a condensed working week on employee well-being and performance. Researchers were particularly interested in whether reducing work hours would lead to increased stress and burnout among employees. However, the results were quite the opposite. Employees reported lower stress levels, increased job satisfaction, and improvements in both their mental and physical health.

The decision to explore the benefits of a four-day workweek was prompted by the surge in employee stress and burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many workers found themselves struggling to cope with the demands of remote work and the overall upheaval caused by the pandemic. This led to a significant number of employees quitting their jobs, creating a shortage of skilled workers in various industries.

To test the effectiveness of a shorter workweek in combating poor morale, the study recruited 2,896 individuals from the participating companies. Before transitioning to a four-day workweek, each company was given eight weeks to restructure their workflow to maintain productivity at 80% of previous levels. This involved eliminating time-wasting activities such as unnecessary meetings. Employees were then surveyed before and after the six-month trial period to assess changes in their well-being.

Overall, employees reported higher job satisfaction, improved mental health, and better performance after transitioning to a four-day workweek. While concerns about decreased productivity were raised, the study did not analyze company-wide productivity. However, experts suggest that well-rested employees are likely to make fewer mistakes and work more efficiently, ultimately offsetting any potential loss in productivity.

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The overwhelming decision by 90% of companies to continue with the four-day workweek post-trial indicates that they were not concerned about a negative impact on profits. Additionally, data collected 12 months after the trial showed that employee well-being remained high, suggesting that the positive effects of a shorter workweek are sustainable in the long term.

It is important to note that the study had some limitations, as companies volunteered to participate, potentially biasing the results. Furthermore, all outcomes were self-reported, which could have led to an overestimation of the benefits of the four-day workweek. The authors recommend further randomized studies to validate the effectiveness of this work schedule.

In conclusion, the findings of this study provide compelling evidence that a four-day workweek can significantly enhance employee well-being, job satisfaction, and overall performance. As companies continue to prioritize employee happiness and work-life balance, the implementation of a shorter workweek may become a more common practice in the future.

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