A South African study has proven that four-day workweeks are just as productive as traditional, five-day workweeks . The pilot program offered employees a flexible workweek, in which they could pick which days they worked. Researchers found that less than 1 in 4 workers opted to end their week on Thursday. More than 28 companies participated in the six-month program, Black Enterprise reported. The study allowed employees to work when they wanted without any loss of pay. Before the trial, participants completed a planning and work practice facilitated by the nonprofit 4 Day Week Global. The practice was two months long and included workshops, coaching, mentoring and peer support. The majority of participants (around 71%) were women. Most participants worked in the professional, IT, marketing and financial services industries. Boston College researchers were also involved in the study, Clockwise reported. “The results have been impressive. While hours didn’t fall by the full...
