The University of Cambridge conducted a four-day workweek trial with 61 companies in the UK. Results showed that 39% of employees felt less stressed, 48% reported higher job satisfaction, and 60% found it easier to maintain a work-life balance.
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Enhanced Workplace Benefits
The trial improved employee productivity, job satisfaction, and work-life balance. It also saw unchanged or higher revenues.
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InternationalTrials Conducted
Similar trials have been conducted in other countries such as Iceland, Spain, Scotland, Ireland, New Zealand, and Japan. UK is not the exception.
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WorkforceDiversity Tested
The trial involved employees from various industries, including retail, hospitality, and finance. However, those working as first responders could not be included.
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Many partiesinvolved in research
The trial was conducted by a research team from the University of Cambridge, Boston College, the '4 Day Week Global' nonprofit community, and Autonomy.