{"id":3419,"date":"2023-11-20T05:48:55","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T05:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icehrm.com\/explore\/?p=3419"},"modified":"2023-11-20T05:49:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T05:49:49","slug":"4-day-work-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icehrm.com\/explore\/hr-glossary\/4-day-work-week\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Day Work Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is a 4-Day Work Week?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overview of a 4-Day Work Week:
<\/strong>A 4-day work week is a contemporary work schedule that condenses employees’ weekly tasks into four days instead of the traditional 5-day work week. Initially adopting a 40-hour work week with four 10-hour days, employers are now transitioning to a 32-hour work week, where full-time, salaried employees work a standard 8-hour day over four days, maintaining the same pay, benefits, and productivity expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The History of the 4-Day Work Week:<\/strong>
In the 19th century, workers faced extensive work hours, with the shift towards shorter workweeks beginning in the early 1900s, notably with Henry Ford’s introduction of the 40-hour work week. Recent years have seen a resurgence of interest in shorter work weeks, with numerous companies globally experimenting with 4-day schedules, and countries like Spain, Iceland, Ireland, and Scotland conducting government-sponsored research trials on 32-hour work weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prominent Examples and Impact:<\/strong>
Microsoft Japan’s 2019 trial of a 4-day work week gained attention with a reported 40 percent increase in productivity. In 2022, various companies worldwide have explored this schedule, affecting approximately 10,000 employees. The concept gained traction in the post-COVID era, influenced by the rise of remote work flexibility and the evolving gig economy, emphasizing a better work-life balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typical 4-Day Work Week Schedule:<\/strong>
The typical 4-day work week adheres to the 100-80-100 model:<\/p>\n\n\n\n