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Canada’s Four-Day Work Week Trial Ends in Success

All 41 companies involved in the program intend to maintain their work time reduction policy.

Dominic CatacorabyDominic Catacora
July 26, 2023
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Canada’s Four-Day Work Week Trial Ends in Success

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The first-ever Canadian pilot program for a four-day work week has concluded, citing a 100% success rate. All 41 companies involved in the program intend to maintain their work time reduction policy, according to Cision. The pilot program was established in partnership between Boston College, 4 Day Week Global, and Joe O’Connor, the designer of the first four-day work week program that launched in Ireland in 2021.

Notable improvements reported from the program included a revenue boost of 15%, a 17% decrease in employee burnout, and noticeable improvements in both mental and physical health, along with substantial improvements in balancing work and personal life. 

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This success of the trial challenges the traditional work week concept. The reported improvements from companies in areas such as employee health, satisfaction, work-life balance, and even revenue generation highlight the potential of the four-day work week for both employers and employees.  

How it’ll impact the future:    

The positive outcomes from the four-day work week trial might influence other Canadian companies to modify their future work policies — leading to more widespread adoption of reduced work schedules. The success of the pilot program might also influence companies outside of Canada, impacting the global workforce.  

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The experiment reports that the four-day work week could lead to happier and healthier employees, improved productivity, and a competitive edge for companies embracing this model. If the success of the trial is replicated in more countries and companies, it could change the way employers think about work efficiency, organizational design, and their commitment to employee well-being. 

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Dominic Catacora

Dominic Catacora is a Staff Writer for Allwork.space. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Radford University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Studies - Journalism. He has previously covered the Historic Triangle as a journalist living in Williamsburg, Va, and is now focused on writing related to the future of work.

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