Observed Signal · Sep 20, 2023 · Research Study Release · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Demand for Four-Day Week Grows in Germany
A Fiverr-published study, summarized by OnlineMarketing.de, reports rising interest in a four-day workweek. The survey covered 9,129 employees and freelancers across eight countries in August, with about 1,000 participants from Germany. In Germany, 62% believe they can complete the same workload in four days, while the global/ country-average stands at 69%. Younger workers show stronger support: 68% of Gen Z and 74% of Gen Y; 47% of Baby Boomers share the belief. The research also notes productivity and work-life balance benefits associated with the compressed schedule, including morning productivity patterns and lower emphasis on traditional 9-to-5 creativity. Germany is testing a full-pay four-day week with around 50 companies after a promising UK pilot; remote/hybrid work preferences are also growing, with about a quarter of German respondents favoring home-based work to save time and money on commuting.
Moderate impact; signals growing interest in four-day workweek and remote/hybrid work models in Germany and beyond; includes pilot in Germany and UK.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Fiverr study surveyed 9,129 employees and freelancers across Germany, UK, USA, Italy, the Netherlands, France and Australia in August; about 1,000 participants were from Germany.
- In Germany, 62% believe they can complete the same workload in four days; cross-country average is 69%.
- Generation breakdown in Germany: Gen Z 68%, Gen Y 74% support a four-day week; Baby Boomers 47%.
- Germany is testing a four-day workweek with full pay in around 50 companies, following a positive UK pilot.
- About 25% of German respondents would prefer remote/home-based work to save time and money on commuting (71% cite savings from commuting).
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