Globally, this proves that productivity isn’t about hours worked. With rising burnout, the 4 Day Week provides a sustainable solution for businesses and employees alike.

Europe is at a tipping point: With labor shortages, burnout, and work-life balance challenges, Germany’s success offers a blueprint for systemic change across the EU.

43 companies, 900+ employees, and six months of data delivered game-changing results. And we’re just getting started! More exciting findings, including hair cortisol analysis, are pending, which, as a behavioral science nerd, I find particularly exciting!

Stronger community connections and better integration between personal and professional lives 💪

Germany’s first large-scale 4 Day Week (4DW) trial is shaking up how we work across Europe.

CONNECTION & COMMUNITY 👪

More time for family, friends, and personal well-being 🌿

34% of companies offered a full extra day off, with 85% enjoying a consistent day off each week (most opting for Friday) 🎉

HEALTH & WELL-BEING 🧘‍♂️

89 fewer stress minutes per week (tracked via smartwatches) ⌚

+1,848 steps per week and 24.45 more active minutes 👟

38 more minutes of sleep per week 😴, with 82% of employees wanting the 4DW to continue

Stress dropped, and work-life balance improved

60% of companies applied the 4DW across their entire workforce

Productivity rose significantly: 7.69 vs. 6.83 in control groups

Recruitment and retention improved, making 4DW a key competitive advantage 🔥