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Four-Day Week: UK Employers See Huge Shift in 2025
23 Jan
Summary
- Over 1,400 employees in 53 organizations shifted to four-day weeks last year.
- New figures show 6,000+ employees in 253 accredited businesses benefit.
- Studies confirm shorter weeks improve productivity and worker wellbeing.
In 2025, over 50 organizations in the UK, employing more than 1,400 individuals, successfully adopted a four-day working week. This significant transition brings the total number of employees now benefiting from this model to over 6,000 across 253 accredited businesses, spanning diverse industries.
These newly accredited employers represent sectors such as business, consulting, charities, technology, retail, healthcare, and education. London recorded the highest number of these accreditations, with Scotland and the North West also demonstrating considerable adoption. Researchers have found that working four days a week can enhance mental health and lead to higher satisfaction for both employers and employees.
Studies involving participants from the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and Ireland indicated improvements in productivity, revenue growth, and a positive impact on physical and mental health, alongside reduced stress. The primary reasons for maintained productivity include companies decreasing low-value activities and employees utilizing their extra day off for personal appointments, streamlining workdays.
