Work time reduction via a 4-day workweek finds improvements in well-being \ stacker news ~science

As long as you get paid like a 5-day gig 🤠

Abstract

Time spent on the job is a fundamental aspect of working conditions that influences many facets of individuals’ lives. Here we study how an organization-wide 4-day workweek intervention—with no reduction in pay—affects workers’ well-being. Organizations undergo pre-trial work reorganization to improve efficiency and collaboration, followed by a 6-month trial. Analysis of pre- and post-trial data from 2,896 employees across 141 organizations in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the USA shows improvements in burnout, job satisfaction, mental health and physical health—a pattern not observed in 12 control companies. Both company-level and individual-level reductions in hours are correlated with well-being gains, with larger individual-level (but not company-level) reductions associated with greater improvements in well-being. Three key factors mediate the relationship: improved self-reported work ability, reduced sleep problems and decreased fatigue. The results indicate that income-preserving 4-day workweeks are an effective organizational intervention for enhancing workers’ well-being.

43 sats \ 3 replies \ @Undisciplined 11h

That’s quite the caveat. I bet a 20% raise would also make people feel better.

42 sats \ 2 replies \ @0xbitcoiner OP 11h

Honestly, money ain't my whole life. I'd rather not work Wednesdays and still make what I make now, no cap.

40 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined 11h

Me too, but this study is basically just showing that people like getting paid and don’t like working.

I’m thinking about dropping down to four days a week, even with the pay reduction that would come with it.

42 sats \ 0 replies \ @0xbitcoiner OP 11h

Need to do my math, but I'm pretty much down for that.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @JustinNakamoto 10h

Having been to Spain I will now force myself to take a siesta everyday. And if i start a company, they will be forced to! With a 2 hour lunch, I can work 10 to 12 hours.