Four-day working week trial sees a 100 per cent success rate

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3 Jul 2025 • 2:17 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A six-month national pilot scheme for a four-day working week concluded with a 100 per cent success rate.
  • The trial involved 17 companies and nearly 1,000 workers, all of whom have now permanently adopted the shorter work schedule.
  • Participating organizations maintained service levels and key performance indicators, demonstrating no loss in productivity.
  • The pilot significantly improved employee wellbeing, with nearly two-thirds reporting reduced burnout and two in five experiencing better mental health.
  • Advocates like Joe Ryle from the 4 Day Week Foundation assert that the four-day week works and should be more widely implemented across the economy.

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