WorkFour — The National Campaign for the 4-Day Workweek

The promise of the 4-day workweek is a chance to reclaim time, build stronger connections, and find real balance. Ready for a future with more time for what you love? workfour.org #4DayWorkweek #WorkFour #WorkLifeBalance

Union-negotiated salaries are going to rise above the payroll budget... What do you do? Lay-offs? Furloughs? Litigation? A cash-strapped county in Washington found a better way... ?? Here's what happened San Juan County shifted to a 4-day workweek: 1. No measurable loss in productivity. ?? 2. Hiring improved with 86% more applicants per year. 3. Attrition costs down as voluntary separations declined 48%. This is a sign of broader changes in ways of working... Creativity and flexibility are keys to success, especially in the public sector. ?? Could your workplace rethink the workweek? Why? Or why not? Drop your thoughts below ?? #changingwork #4dayweek #4dayworkweek

?? The data keeps showing that a shorter workweek isn’t just good for productivity; it’s great for our health too. Let’s bring these benefits to more workplaces! workfour.org #4DayWorkweek #WorkFour #FutureOfWork #WorkLifeBalance #EmployeeWellbeing

3 months ago: ???? Polish government announces a 4-day week or 7-hour day by law. 2 months ago: ???? UK government announces optional condensed 4-day work week. 1 month ago: ???? South Korean announces 50 companies will trial every other Friday off. 1 week ago: ???? Japan announces work reform campaign encouraging reduced work hours. The future of work is here. For research and resources connect with our non-profit WorkFour — The National Campaign for the 4-Day Workweek. #changingwork #4dayweek #4dayworkweek

A shorter workweek sounds great but it can't work here... It worked for a police department in Golden, CO. It worked for a large county government in CA. It worked for 24/7 "always on" operations in healthcare and assisted living. Each month, more research, case studies, and trials suggest shorter workweeks improve employee engagement and organizational performance. Here's a friendly challenge... If you're sure this just can't work in your context, comment below and we'll get to the bottom of it. #changingwork #4dayweek #4dayworkweek

There's a cost-free move that will measurably improve retention, engagement, productivity. Trial results from several hundred businesses in the US and CAN showed all these measures improved when employees worked 20% less. Additionally, revenue increased over the period. How is this possible? Most of us can relate to the idea that there is not a perfect one to one relationship between time and output. There are certain activities that are high value -- and plenty of things (like mandatory meetings) that are a time loss. In most teams, departments, and organizations - employees can find 20% worth of time to remove to focus on higher value activities. And we can see the results. Additionally, when people feel better, they perform better. The proof is in the data. #changingwork #4dayweek #4dayworkweek

The 4-day workweek doesn’t just offer personal benefits—it strengthens civic society. With an extra day, employees have more time to participate in community activities, volunteer, and engage more fully in the democratic process, including voting in elections. A balanced work schedule can lead to a more engaged, informed, and active society. The future of work should support our ability to shape the future of our communities and democracy. How would a 4-day workweek impact your civic engagement? #4DayWorkweek #CivicEngagement #WorkFour #Democracy #CommunityBuilding

South Korea is trying a 4-day workweek... The interesting thing is South Korea has one of the?highest number of average annual work hours?in the world (149 more than the OECD average). Why are they trying this? ? Young people are advocating for improved wellbeing and work-life balance. ?? Shrinking population may be driven by work culture putting career > family. ?? Country's leadership wants innovative approaches to work and productivity. Stay tuned for updates and results... #changingwork #4dayweek #4dayworkweek

The 4-day workweek is about more than just cutting hours—it's about building a more equitable society. Research shows that when companies adopt a 4-day workweek, household labor becomes more evenly distributed between men and women, improving gender equality both at work and at home. The extra day gives everyone more time to contribute to household duties, care responsibilities, and shared tasks. The future of work is about equality across all aspects of life. Are we ready to make that change? #4DayWorkweek #GenderEquality #WorkLifeBalance #EqualHouseholds #WorkFour

One of the biggest EVER 4 day workweek pilots wrapped up 3 months ago. The trial ran for 6 months with 41 companies in Portugal. ???? Here are the key company results... ?? 80% reported revenue either stayed the same or increased ?? Absenteeism dropped significantly ?? Employee retention and recruiting improved across the board And the employee impact... ?? Work-life balance shot up by 63% ?? Physical health saw a 35% improvement ?? Mental health skyrocketed by 100% ?????? Time for family, friends, & hobbies increased ?? 93% of employees want to keep the 4-day week It’s a win-win for both employers and employees. Huge congratulations to 4 Day Week - Global, Universidade do Porto, and innovative leaders who made this possible. This may be the future of work... #changingwork #4dayweek #4dayworkweek