4-day workweek trial in UK saw no loss of productivity [Video]

WASHINGTON — More than 70 British companies embarked on a six-month trial of a four-day workweek at the beginning of June. Now, about halfway through the pilot program, many said there has been no loss of productivity, according to the survey published Wednesday. 

The trial, which is led by nonprofit organization 4 Day Week Global, has more than 3,300 employees in the United Kingdom getting a paid day off each week.

Mid-trial results were reported by 41 of the participating companies, which showed 88% claiming that the four-day workweek model is working “well” for them, according to the press release. 

The results also demonstrated many companies were likely to continue the four-day workweek beyond the pilot program, with 35 of the 41 companies responding “likely” or “extremely likely.”

“The four-day week trial so far has been extremely successful for us. Productivity has remained high, with …