A six-month trial involving 2,896 employees across 141 organizations revealed that a four-day workweek, without pay reduction, improves job satisfaction and reduces sleep problems. Participants experienced an average decrease of five working hours per week, with more significant benefits observed in those reducing hours by eight or more. The researchers noted that the study's limitation lies in its voluntary participation and focus on smaller companies in English-speaking countries. Increased intrinsic motivation may explain the positive outcomes, although data limitations hinder deeper analysis of this factor.
The results indicate that income-preserving four-day workweeks are an effective organizational intervention for enhancing workers' well-being.
Switching to a four-day workweek led to an actual reduction in average working hours of around five hours per week.
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