Following the successful trial run of the four-day work week in the UK, more companies are now being urged to implement the practice permanently to improve productivity and ensure a better work-life balance.

After successful trial, more companies in UK urged to implement 4-day work week permanently  

A breakthrough study conducted to assess the feasibility of a four-day working week in the UK has found overwhelming support from the participating companies. Reportedly, nine in 10 companies stated that they were willing to extend the four-day work week policy beyond the initial six-month test period.

Four-day working week receives thumbs-up from 86% of trial companies: Study

Calling its four-day working week trial a resounding success, app-based lender Atom bank has said it is improving productivity and job satisfaction. The Durham-based bank aid trial had been "overwhelmingly positive" for employees and there was no negative impact on customer service ratings.

British bank tests four-day working week, says it is improving productivity and job satisfaction

For years planning our lives around weekends has been the norm for most of us. We squeeze in all our plans, outings hobbies chores and getaways in this two day long window but what if your weekend was longer? What if you had more time to unwind, more time with your family, more time to take items off your bucket list.

United Kingdom begins the largest 4-day work week trial