Employment / National

Four-day work week trial shows success for revenue, staff

18:06 pm on 30 November 2022

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Arguably some of us waste a fair bit of our working life dreaming of this - working less while still picking up the same pay cheque.

Results of a new study suggest a four day working week rather than the traditional five is a win for businesses and their employees.

More than 30 companies took part in a six month trial where staff got an extra day off work without a cut in pay; revenues went up, while resignations and absenteeism went down.

Not for profit grou 4 Day Week Global coordinated the project. Founder and acting CEO Charlotte Lockhart talks to Lisa Owen.