4 Day Week - Global

Who We Are

4 Day Week Global is a pioneering not-for-profit organization dedicated to making the 4-day work week a global reality. We provide a comprehensive platform and community for forward-thinking individuals and organizations interested in transforming the future of work.

Founded by Andrew Barnes and Charlotte Lockhart, our organization emerged from the global response to their groundbreaking 4-day week program at Perpetual Guardian in 2018. That successful pilot sparked worldwide interest and demonstrated that reduced work hours with maintained productivity is not only possible—it's transformational for businesses, employees, and society.

Our Team

We are a distributed team of 9 passionate professionals working across the globe—spanning the USA, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland. Our international presence reflects our commitment to the 4-day week movement as a truly global initiative. We also maintain a strategic partnership with the 4 Day Week UK Campaign, amplifying our impact and reach.

Our Mission

The time has come for a new way of thinking about the future of work and how we adapt ourselves and our businesses.

We believe the conversation about work needs to fundamentally shift—from measuring time spent to measuring productivity outcomes. By tracking the right indicators, we can deliver more efficient work while allowing people more time to live their lives outside of work.

Through our global engagement with businesses and interested groups, we've discovered a deep hunger for knowledge, support, and community around this new way of working. 4 Day Week Global exists to meet that need. Our aim is to serve as both a connector and supporter for businesses ready to take the leap, while advancing research into the effects of shorter work weeks on our people, our businesses, our economies, and our planet.

We accomplish this mission by sponsoring research through our Foundation, collaborating with leading institutions including the University of Oxford, the University of Auckland, and Auckland University of Technology. This evidence-based approach ensures that the 4-day week movement is grounded in rigorous academic research and real-world results.

What We Do

We know that starting a 4-day week pilot can feel daunting. 4 Day Week Global is committed to making the transition as smooth as possible, helping you find the easiest path to reduce worker hours while increasing productivity.

You can join our global community through our structured pilot program. We launch programs around the world every quarter, making it easy to find a cohort that works for your region and timeline. If you're interested in participating, simply fill in our inquiry form and we'll connect you with upcoming programs in your area.

Pilot Program Benefits

All companies who join the 4-day week pilot receive comprehensive support, including:

• Expert guidance throughout the transition process
• Access to our global network of 4-day week practitioners
• Research-backed frameworks and best practices
• Measurement tools to track productivity and employee wellbeing
• Ongoing support from our experienced team
• Connection to a community of like-minded organizations

Join us in reshaping the future of work—where productivity, profitability, and people's wellbeing all thrive together.