The experiment – which will last for 6 months – will see more than 70 companies pilot a scheme that provides employees with 100% of their pay for 80% of the hours they would usually work.
Academics managing the initiative in partnership with the think tank Autonomy are hopeful that adjusting working practices in this way will actually lead to higher productivity among staff.
What are your thoughts on a four-day week? Do you think condensing the same amount of work into less time will encourage your teams to work harder overall? And would this be a viable option for your business?