Welcome to the space dedicated to all things related to the 4 Day Week movement – specifically, the truly balanced 4x8hrs working week. The intention behind this page is to serve as an educational hub and a starting point for both company owners and employees who are considering a transition to a 4 Day Week model. Here, you’ll find resources, strategies, and an advocates committed to promoting a better work-life balance through a shortened workweek without sacrificing productivity or well-being.
Advocates are pushing for the 4 Day Week in various corners of the globe. Below is a table of prominent supporters.
| Name | Country | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Day Week Global | New Zealand | https://www.4dayweek.com/ |
| Autonomy | United Kingdom | https://autonomy.work/ |
| 4 Day Week Campaign | United Kingdom | https://www.4dayweek.co.uk/ |
| WorkFour | USA | https://workfour.org/ |
| SmartWorkWeek | USA | https://www.smartworkweek.io/ |
| Work Time Reduction Center of Excellence | Canada | https://worktimereduction.com/ |
Note: Feel free to add more advocates to this table by submitting a pull request with their details.
This section is dedicated to documenting the progress and adoption/trialing of the 4 Day Week by country. Please add countries in alphabetical order for consistency.
- Australia 🇦🇺
- Iceland 🇮🇸
- Ireland 🇮🇪
- New Zealand 🇳🇿
- Portugal 🇵🇹
- Spain 🇪🇸
- UK 🇬🇧
Note: Ensure that country details are neatly listed alphabetically.
Below you find links to lists of companies that have implemented the 4 Day Week (4x8hrs) model. The names of companies from the lists below will largely overlap, but some people prefer fast search tools while others favor reading blog posts. Therefore, we include them all.
- OkJob - 120 Companies
- 4dayweek - 300+ Companies with a 4 Day Work Week
- 4 Day Week Campaign - Accredited 4 Day Week Employers
- Himalayas - 110 Companies That Have Adopted the 4-day Workweek in 2023
- Buildremote - 339 Companies With 4-Day Work Weeks (Oct 2023)
- BuiltIn - 25 Companies With 4-Day Work Weeks
- Rafaelcamargo - 65 companies
- WorkFour - over 200 companies and local governments that have shifted to a four day workweek
Note: Instead of individual companies add lists (sites, blog posts, CSVs, etc.) of verifed companies that hire for 4 Day Weeks.
In this section, you can find dedicated job boards that list opportunities within companies that offer a 4 Day Week.
Note: Only job boards dedicated to 4-Day Week opportunities are included. The sites need to have active listings.
This segment is split into tools for employers and tools for employees to assist with the transition and ongoing success of a 4 Day Week model.
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The Resources section comprises a compilation of valuable research papers, surveys, discussion groups, and studies that provide insights into the 4 Day Week.
| What | Link |
|---|---|
| 4DayWorkWeek | |
| FourDayWorkWeek | |
| Research | FourDayWeek.co.uk |
Note: Submissions for this section should be data-driven and of academic or professional caliber.
When contributing to this repository, please adhere to the guidelines as stipulated and ensure that your additions or edits help foster a comprehensive and credible hub for the 4 Day Week initiative. Your support in making this a valuable resource is greatly appreciated.