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'''4 Day Week''' is a newsletter and job board advocating for, and promoting, the implementation of a 4-day work week.<ref>{{cite web |title=The 4-Day Work Week Revolution |url=https://postapex.com/blog/the-4-day-work-week-revolution |website=postapex.com |accessdate=7 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=UK companies to trial four-day workweek |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220529-uk-companies-to-trial-four-day-workweek |website=France 24 |accessdate=7 August 2023 |language=en |date=29 May 2022}}</ref> The platform was founded by Phil McParlane and boasts a network of 100,000 subscribers, and over 300 registered companies.<ref>{{cite web |last1=McParlane |first1=Phil |title=The most common interview questions PayPal asks job candidates, and how to use the 'STAR' method to answer them |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/paypal-interview-questions-and-hiring-process-2022-8?r=US&IR=T |website=Business Insider |accessdate=7 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=McParlane |first1=Phil |title=4 Day Week Makers |url=https://www.producthunt.com/products/4-day-week-2/makers |website=Product Hunt |accessdate=7 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

==Overview==
4 Day Week was launched in 2020 by Phil McParlane,<ref>{{cite web |title=Phil McParlane |url=https://schedule.sxsw.com/2023/speakers/2077565#:~:text=After%20feeling%20disengaged%20with%20the,work%20week%20jobs%20every%20month |website=SXSW 2023 Schedule |accessdate=7 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=O’Brien |first1=Kyle |title=Ad Agencies Explain How They Converted to a 4-Day Workweek |url=https://www.adweek.com/agencies/ad-agencies-explain-how-they-converted-to-a-4-day-workweek-as-momentum-for-it-grows/ |website=www.adweek.com |accessdate=7 August 2023}}</ref> recognizing the growing interest in alternative work arrangements and improved work-life balance.<ref>{{cite web |title=Phil McParlane - Founder at 4 Day Week |url=https://theorg.com/org/4-day-week/org-chart/phil-mcparlane |website=THE ORG |accessdate=7 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=1. Interview with Phil McParlane founder of 4dayweek.io |url=https://dev.to/all-the-code/1-interview-with-phil-mcparlane-founder-of-4dayweek-io |website=DEV Community |accessdate=7 August 2023 |language=en |date=13 July 2021}}</ref> The company's mission centers around challenging the conventional 5-day workweek paradigm and promoting job with a shorter work week.<ref>{{cite web |title=This company successfully switched to a four-day workweek. Here's how they did it |url=https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/work-life/this-engineering-insights-company-switched-to-a-four-day-workweek-they-detailed-the-process-so-you-can-too/ |website=ZDNET |accessdate=7 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Kohler |first1=Lindsay |title=Your Biggest Business Risk Is Not Adopting The Four-Day Workweek |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/lindsaykohler/2023/02/28/your-biggest-business-risk-is-not-adopting-the-four-day-workweek/?sh=6753992f5788 |website=Forbes |accessdate=7 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

Over the last three years, the platform has become the world's largest job board dedicated to jobs offering a 4-day work week.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Four-Day Work Week with Phil McParlane from 4dayweek.io |url=https://literalhumans.com/the-four-day-work-week-with-phil-mcparlane-from-4dayweek-io/ |website=Literal Humans |accessdate=7 August 2023 |date=7 July 2022}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |title=The 4-day week: panacea or pariah? {{!}} Welcome to the Jungle |url=https://www.welcometothejungle.com/en/articles/4-day-work-week-challenges |website=www.welcometothejungle.com |accessdate=7 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |title=VIDEO. "Travailler mieux pour travailler moins" semaine de 4 jours : un industriel drômois fait le pari |url=https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/auvergne-rhone-alpes/drome/video-semaine-de-4-jours-travailler-mieux-pour-travailler-moins-2720822.html |website=France 3 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |accessdate=7 August 2023 |language=fr-FR |date=27 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Can the four-day workweek reset our relationship with work? - AnalystNews |url=https://www.analystnews.org/posts/can-the-four-day-workweek-reset-our-relationship-with-work |website=Analyst News |accessdate=7 August 2023 |language=en |date=7 June 2023}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Here are the perks of a four-day week for European companies |url=https://www.euronews.com/next/2023/01/11/how-can-a-four-day-week-benefit-european-companies-and-employees |website=euronews |accessdate=7 August 2023 |language=en |date=11 January 2023}}</ref> The platform is operational across several cities in [[Europe]], [[United States|America]], [[Africa]], [[Asia]], and Oceania - with most of the audience based in [[North America]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Why 2023 Could Finally Be the Year of the 4-Day Workweek |url=https://time.com/6248369/4-day-work-week-2023/ |website=Time |accessdate=7 August 2023 |language=en |date=19 January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=(2023) Helping a job platform get 21,000 monthly search clicks in under 3 months |url=https://www.embarque.io/case-studies/4-day-week |website=www.embarque.io |accessdate=7 August 2023}}</ref>

The company advocates for the benefits of a 4-day work week, both for employers and employees.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Clennett |first1=Ross |title=Remote work and the 4 day week are winning in the fight to hire and retain talent |url=https://www.indiehackers.com/product/28-hour-work-week |website=Ross Clennett: High Performance Recruitment Coach |accessdate=7 August 2023 |language=en-AU |date=12 April 2023}}</ref> It highlights increased productivity, improved employee morale, reduced burnout,<ref>{{cite web |title=Seven Ways to Beat Burnout and Get Your Career Back on Track |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-01/seven-ways-to-treat-burnout-symptoms-at-work |website=Bloomberg.com |accessdate=7 August 2023 |language=en |date=1 June 2022}}</ref> and enhanced work-life balance as key advantages.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Liu |first1=Jennifer |title=How to get hired by a 4-day week company: They're looking for people with these 3 skills |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/15/how-to-get-hired-by-a-4-day-week-company-theyre-looking-for-these-skills.html |website=CNBC |accessdate=7 August 2023 |language=en |date=15 March 2023}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |title=If you want a 3-day weekend, work at one of these companies |url=https://fortune.com/2022/10/05/us-companies-offering-four-day-work-week-list/ |website=Fortune |accessdate=7 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Why three-day weekends are great for wellbeing – and the economy |url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/why-three-day-weekends-great-091352742.html |website=Yahoo News |accessdate=7 August 2023 |date=5 May 2023}}</ref>

==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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Less is More: Moving Fast with the 4-Day Work Week |url=https://schedule.sxsw.com/2023/events/PP129324 |website=SXSW 2023 Schedule |accessdate=7 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |title=List of US companies with four-day work weeks – and some are recruiting now |url=https://www.the-sun.com/money/4417547/companies-four-day-work-week-jobs-hiring/ |website=The US Sun |accessdate=7 August 2023 |language=en-us |date=17 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Clennett |first1=Ross |title=Remote work and the 4 day week are winning in the fight to hire and retain talent |url=https://rossclennett.com/2023/04/remote-work-and-the-4-day-week-are-winning-in-the-fight-to-hire-and-retain-talent/ |website=Ross Clennett: High Performance Recruitment Coach |accessdate=7 August 2023 |language=en-AU |date=12 April 2023}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |title=UK companies to trial four-day workweek |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/uk-companies-to-trial-four-day-workweek-101653801984060.html |website=Hindustan Times |accessdate=7 August 2023 |language=en |date=29 May 2022}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Are we on the cusp of a Four Day Work Week? {{!}} AI Right? |url=https://shows.acast.com/ai-right/episodes/are-we-on-the-cusp-of-a-four-day-work-week |website=shows.acast.com |accessdate=7 August 2023 |date=24 November 2021}}</ref>

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==External links==
* [https://4dayweek.io/ Official website]
* {{Facebook|4dayweekio|4 Day Week}}
* {{Instagram|4dayweekio|4 Day Week}}
* {{Twitter|4dayweekio|4 Day Week}}
* {{LinkedIn URL|https://www.linkedin.com/company/4-day-week/|4 Day Week}}
* [https://www.tiktok.com/@4dayweekio 4 Day Week on Tiktok]

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[[Category:Companies of Scotland]]
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