Overview

• 94% of surveyed companies believe a mandatory four-day workweek with full pay would harm value creation in their operations.
• 82% of businesses have not tested the four-day workweek model, reflecting limited adoption and practical experience with the concept.
• 70% of respondents fear unfinished work and a loss of international competitiveness under the proposed model.
• Only 20% of companies see compressed work hours as a viable way to increase productivity, highlighting doubts about work efficiency.
• While half of the companies see potential recruitment benefits, only 6% believe the model could address Germany's skilled labor shortage.