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Our Aim
We aim to assist South African organisations, individuals and governments in revolutionising the traditional workweek by promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to work.
A reduced hours workweek enhances productivity, improves employee well-being, and fosters a better work-life balance. Employees can enjoy more time for rest, family, and personal pursuits by working fewer hours, leading to increased job satisfaction and loyalty.
Our goal is to drive innovation in work practices, creating a more sustainable and productive work environment for everyone in South Africa.
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Speak to one of our expert consultants about how to design your 4 day week trial and begin your journey towards a more flexible and flourishing workplace.
Our local non-profit team offers bespoke and group coaching programs for small and medium enterprises wanting to trial a shorter work week.
Our consulting division made up of specialists who design bespoke solutions and provide expert advice to help organisations create flourishing workplaces.
A fairer, flexible, flourishing future for all of us.
4 DAY WEEK PILOT PROGRAM
DESIGN YOUR 4 DAY WEEK TRIAL
Our 8-week Virtual Masterclass Program
CONSULTING & DIAGNOSTICS
4 DAY WEEK DESIGN CONSULTING
Designing shorter, smarter work weeks
TAILORED TRAINING & WORKSHOPS
UNLOCKING THE PATH TO A 4 DAY WEEK
Expert-Led, Insight-Driven Sessions for Leaders Ready to Drive Change
About the 4 Day Week Campaign in South Africa
The 4 Day Week Campaign in South Africa is chaired by Karen Lowe, dedicated to promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to work. This movement not only boosts productivity and job satisfaction but also contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing commuting days and emissions.
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We are committed to supporting organisations, individuals and local governments in transitioning to a 4 day workweek by providing consultation services, resources, community support, and expert guidance.
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This movement not only boosts productivity and job satisfaction but also contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing commuting days and emissions.
Why Switch to a 4 Day Week?
The 4 Day Week is more than just a schedule change; it’s a proven strategy for enhancing both business profitability and employee well-being.
Increased Productivity
91% of companies that trial a 4-day work week continue beyond the 6-month trial. 18 months on, over 80% are still operating on a 4 Day Week.
Improved Employee Well-Being
71% of employees feel less burnt out, and 39% report feeling less stressed.
Enhanced Work-Life Balance
54% of employees experience a reduction in negative emotions.
Reduced Environmental Impact
A shorter workweek can contribute to a smaller carbon footprint.
Higher Employee Retention
There is a 57% reduction in resignations, with 57% of employees less likely to quit their jobs.
Increased Work Ability
55% of employees report an increase in their work ability.
Resources for a Successful 4 Day Week
Download Our South Africa Pilot Results Report
Discover how the 4-day work week pilot became an unexpected success story in South Africa. This detailed report...
Download Our “Persuade Your Boss” Guide
Ready to convince your boss to try a 4-day work week? This guide provides all the key points...
Frequently Asked Questions
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Director, 3 Verse, South Africa
“The KLA 4-day week pilot was a success – we have successfully managed to balance our client and customer expectations through clear communication and back-up/on-call systems to ensure that urgent requests can still be managed. The change required focused planning and proactive communication to ensure our clients’ expectations are consistently met and a unified effort was critical to our success – it’s easier when the system works together to reinforce new behaviour patterns. 4 Day Week Global provided excellent input during the onboarding phase and we were able to make use of the enormous repository of published case studies and FAQ’s – that combined with easy and timeous access to their highly knowledgeable and skilled team contributed to our successful 4-day week trial.
Director of KLA Research, South Africa
"The first outreach from 4 Day Week Global was fundamentally important to our success in terms of getting our mindset right for the trial. Karen and her team bought so much passion and energy into the initial phases that we could not wait to get going with our 4 day week trial. The Visioning Workshop that was delivered had an enormous impact on our ability to come together as a team and added clarity to our success metrics, our roadmap and the different ways we could go about scheduling work time and reducing hours within the various departments whilst ensuring we improved our service level delivery. Within 5 months of the trial, we had improved student wait time by 26%, bringing the average time to access our counselling services down from 2 months to 2-3 weeks. My staff are happier, more engaged and rested. This year, for the first time, I didn't have staff taking leave after any of our usual high intensity work cycles at the start of the year. The support and guidance,, quick response times and world-class expertise we received from 4 Day Week Global ensured our trial was a resounding success."
Director: Centre for Student Counselling and Development, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Clients we have worked with
We’re proud to stand alongside visionary organisations that are leading the way for a 4-day work week in South Africa.
“Taking part in the first South African 4-day week Pilot has been a game changer for our business. Our talent pipeline is full of brilliant, hard-to-find talent. Our staff are happier and more engaged, and we have almost doubled in size since we made the change to a 4-day week. With the incredible support and expertise of 4 Day Week Global, we successfully navigated the change to a 32-hour work week, ensuring that our client services improved, deadlines were met, and creative output improved. Global guided us through complex scenarios for work scheduling, allowing 3 Verse to flourish. We have integrated the 4-day week into our EVP and we will never look back.”