4 Day Week
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| Industry | Human Resource Services |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2020 |
| Founder | Phil McParlane |
| Headquarters | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Website | 4dayweek |
4 Day Week is a newsletter and job board advocating for, and promoting, the implementation of a 4-day work week.[1][2] The platform was founded by Phil McParlane and boasts a network of 100,000 subscribers, and over 300 registered companies.[3][4]
Overview
4 Day Week was launched in 2020 by Phil McParlane,[5][6] recognizing the growing interest in alternative work arrangements and improved work-life balance.[7][8] The company's mission centers around challenging the conventional 5-day workweek paradigm and promoting job with a shorter work week.[9][10]
Over the last three years, the platform has become the world's largest job board dedicated to jobs offering a 4-day work week.[11] The platform focuses on roles where employees work 32 hours over 4 days while receiving full salary compensation. Since its inception, the 4 Day Week has witnessed significant growth, accumulating over 100,000 subscribers.[12] The platform now hosts a diverse range of job postings from over three hundred companies, solidifying its position as a leading advocate for flexible work arrangements.[13][14]
As of June 2023, 4dayweek.io boasts nearly 300 companies that have adopted the 4-day work week model and are featured on the platform.[15] The platform is operational across several cities in Europe, America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania - with most of the audience based in North America.[16][17]
The company advocates for the benefits of a 4-day work week, both for employers and employees.[18] It highlights increased productivity, improved employee morale, reduced burnout,[19] and enhanced work-life balance as key advantages.[20] The company actively engages with its community, sharing success stories and experiences from companies and individuals who have embraced the 4-day work week model.[21][22]
Blog content
The 4 Day Week also hosts a blog that is a comprehensive resource for professionals seeking insights into work-life balance and companies offering the 4 Day Week.[23] As an essential component of 4 Day Week's commitment to promoting flexible work arrangements, the blog caters to tech professionals looking to make informed career decisions and achieve a better work-life balance.[24][25] The platform covers a wide range of topics, including detailed guides on salaries and benefits at top tech companies like Discord, Two Sigma, Citadel, Adobe, Intel, and Microsoft, among various others.[26] Moreover, it delves into the potential productivity gains of a 4-day work week (32 hours) and equips readers with interview question guides for various positions and job roles at the featured companies.[27]
References
- ↑ "The 4-Day Work Week Revolution". postapex.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "UK companies to trial four-day workweek". France 24. 29 May 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ McParlane, Phil. "The most common interview questions PayPal asks job candidates, and how to use the 'STAR' method to answer them". Business Insider. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ McParlane, Phil. "4 Day Week Makers". Product Hunt. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "Phil McParlane". SXSW 2023 Schedule. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ O’Brien, Kyle. "Ad Agencies Explain How They Converted to a 4-Day Workweek". www.adweek.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "Phil McParlane - Founder at 4 Day Week". THE ORG. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "1. Interview with Phil McParlane founder of 4dayweek.io". DEV Community. 13 July 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "This company successfully switched to a four-day workweek. Here's how they did it". ZDNET. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ Kohler, Lindsay. "Your Biggest Business Risk Is Not Adopting The Four-Day Workweek". Forbes. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "The Four-Day Work Week with Phil McParlane from 4dayweek.io". Literal Humans. 7 July 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "The 4-day week: panacea or pariah? | Welcome to the Jungle". www.welcometothejungle.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "VIDEO. "Travailler mieux pour travailler moins" semaine de 4 jours : un industriel drômois fait le pari". France 3 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (in français). 27 February 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "Can the four-day workweek reset our relationship with work? - AnalystNews". Analyst News. 7 June 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "Here are the perks of a four-day week for European companies". euronews. 11 January 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "Why 2023 Could Finally Be the Year of the 4-Day Workweek". Time. 19 January 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "(2023) Helping a job platform get 21,000 monthly search clicks in under 3 months". www.embarque.io. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ Clennett, Ross (12 April 2023). "Remote work and the 4 day week are winning in the fight to hire and retain talent". Ross Clennett: High Performance Recruitment Coach. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "Seven Ways to Beat Burnout and Get Your Career Back on Track". Bloomberg.com. 1 June 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ Liu, Jennifer (15 March 2023). "How to get hired by a 4-day week company: They're looking for people with these 3 skills". CNBC. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "If you want a 3-day weekend, work at one of these companies". Fortune. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "Why three-day weekends are great for wellbeing – and the economy". Yahoo News. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "Less is More: Moving Fast with the 4-Day Work Week". SXSW 2023 Schedule. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "List of US companies with four-day work weeks – and some are recruiting now". The US Sun. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ Clennett, Ross (12 April 2023). "Remote work and the 4 day week are winning in the fight to hire and retain talent". Ross Clennett: High Performance Recruitment Coach. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "UK companies to trial four-day workweek". Hindustan Times. 29 May 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "Are we on the cusp of a Four Day Work Week? | AI Right?". shows.acast.com. 24 November 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2023.