It’s not just reduced burnout — workers say a shortened week improves their health, finances and relationships.
29-Year-Old Quit the NFL to Sell Pokémon Cards—His Business Brought in $5 Million in Just 7 MonthsReduced work stress and extra personal time led to several positive health and well-being outcomes: lower stress, better mental health, less negativity, more exercise and an easier time sleeping, according to self-reporting from trial participants.
4 Day Week Global notes that findings are consistent across different sample groups: men versus women, small versus big companies, and generally across industries. Simon Ursell, managing director at Tyler Grange, tells CNBC Make It via email that the positive social outcomes, particularly for working parents, are some of the most important to him:"Having a parent or carer available on a Friday gives those of our employees with preschool children a major financial boost — and also enriches the lives of the children by being able to enjoy more time with mum or dad.
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