German Study Shows Benefits of Four-Day Workweek

A pilot study reveals increased employee satisfaction and productivity with reduced working hours.

Conducted by the University of Münster, the study involved 45 companies testing a four-day workweek with full pay over six months.
Participants reported improved mental and physical health, with less stress and increased sleep and activity levels.
Productivity remained stable or slightly increased, with no significant economic drawbacks observed during the trial.
Most participating companies plan to continue the four-day workweek, citing positive outcomes for employee well-being and business operations.
Critics argue the study's limited scope and non-representative sample size limit its applicability to the broader German economy.