A pilot program for a four-day workweek is currently being implemented in both the United States and Canada.

At least for the next several months, dozens of companies in the U.S. and Canada have implemented a four-day workweek.

The 4 Day Week Global-led pilot program commenced on Friday and will run for six months. Kickstarter and several tech companies are among the participating organizations.

Over 50 British companies with 3,000 employees have signed up for a trial starting on June 1, while 38 North American companies have joined the initiative, with some starting earlier and others set to join later.

To achieve 100% productivity while working only 80% of the time and receiving 100% pay, employees must work more efficiently, such as reducing unnecessary meetings.

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O'Connor stated that companies are increasingly recognizing that the key to gaining a competitive advantage is by prioritizing quality of life, and that implementing reduced-hour, productivity-focused work arrangements is the way to achieve this.

A survey from cloud-software vendor Qualtrics found that 92% of U.S. workers are enthusiastic about the idea of a shortened workweek.

The idea of a four-day workweek has gained traction during the "Great Resignation," or "Great Reshuffle," as more than 48 million Americans left their jobs in 2021, and the trend continues with nearly 4.4 million workers quitting in February, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

The pandemic prompted workers to reassess their priorities and job aspirations.

A report from Morning Consult found that 44% of U.S. adults who are considering leaving their employer this year cite better pay as a top reason, while 43% cite work-life balance. Burnout and the desire for flexibility in work arrangements were also significant factors. The survey, conducted in January, included more than 6,600 respondents, including 3,500 employed adults.

In July, CEO Aziz Hasan of Kickstarter revealed to CNBC that the company's participation in the pilot was a means to strengthen as a collective.

If we focus our time and attention as best as we can in those four days, can we have a more potent impact on the things we care about professionally, which will open up a wider range for us personally?

CEOs cite success

Some U.S. companies already have a four-day workweek as part of their policies.

In the early days of the pandemic, addressing employee burnout was the initial motivation for Primary, an online retailer of children's clothing.

After giving workers Fridays off, the New-York based company observed an immediate change, with employees arriving at work on Monday feeling refreshed.

Galyn Bernard, Primary's co-founder and co-CEO, stated, "It is truly life-changing to know you have a day to catch up on everything, whether it's pondering a challenging work problem or scheduling a long-overdue doctor's appointment."

At Buffer, a New York-based social media company, 91% of its team reported being more content and productive with a four-day workweek.

After implementing a shortened week in 2020, Uncharted CEO Banks Benitez experienced a decrease in work stress and burnout.

He stated that numerous parts of the workweek are merely a waste of time.

Thinking differently has been a great challenge for us, like packing light on vacation," he said. "We have to make choices.

The boost in employee morale also can help companies retain and attract employees.

The Wanderlust Group, an outdoor technology company, experienced a 800% increase in job applications from the previous year, CEO Mike Melillo announced. The company boasts a 98% retention rate and achieved a 61% year-over-year revenue growth in the previous year.

"We're achieving better outcomes than any previous year, as evidenced by the numbers," Melillo stated.

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4 Day Week Global has announced that 38 companies in North America have joined the movement for a four-day workweek, with some starting earlier and others joining later.