Over 200 UK Companies Permanently Adopt Four-Day Work Week

Firms report improved hiring, employee satisfaction, and productivity with no loss of performance.

More than 200 companies in the UK, employing over 5,000 people, have transitioned to a four-day work week with no reduction in pay, according to the 4 Day Week Foundation.
Organizations across diverse sectors, including marketing, IT, consulting, and local government, report maintained or improved productivity and employee motivation.
Scottish housing association Melville and England-based charity Brook have seen benefits such as easier recruitment, better mental health for staff, and sustained service quality.
South Cambridgeshire District Council, the only UK council to adopt the policy, saved £400,000 on agency staff and maintained service standards, prompting interest from other local authorities.
Critics argue the policy is impractical for some sectors, but proponents highlight its potential to address work-life balance challenges, particularly in education and manufacturing.