Davos Agenda

The world’s biggest trial of the four day work week has come to an end. These are the results 

Companies across the UK have been testing out the four day work week.

Companies across the UK have been testing out the four day work week. Image: Unsplash/Campaign Creators

Stefan Ellerbeck
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The majority of companies taking part in the four day work week trial plan to continue with the policy.
The majority of companies taking part in the four day work week trial plan to continue with the policy. Image: Autonomy
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Most Americans say they would prefer a four day work week.
Most Americans say they would prefer a four day work week. Image: YouGov

Four day work weeks became three times more common in the US between 1973 and 2018.
Four day work weeks became three times more common in the US between 1973 and 2018. Image: IZA Institute of Labor Economics

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