A study across six countries found that a four-day work week significantly reduces burnout, enhances job satisfaction, and improves employees' mental and physical health. Conducted with nearly 3,000 individuals from 141 companies, the six-month trial showed that employees maintained productivity while working fewer hours. Participating companies had eight weeks to restructure workflows to ensure continued efficiency. Results indicated decreased stress levels among employees, with improved satisfaction and mental well-being reported after the transition to a four-day work week.
The research showed that a six-month trial of working four days a week reduced burnout, increased job satisfaction and improved mental and physical health.
Instead, staff members' stress levels fell, demonstrating that the condensed working week did not lead to increased stress.
Before making the shift to reduced hours, each company that opted into the overhaul was given roughly eight weeks to restructure its workflow to maintain productivity.
Overall, workers felt more satisfied with their job performance and reported better mental health after six months of a shortened work week than before it.
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