A unique experiment with a 4-day working week has started in Spain

The Spanish city of Valencia has launched a unique experiment of a 4-day work week. The goal is to find out the impact of a 4-day work week on “civic aspects, not just business, finance or public administration.” The Mayor of Valencia, Joan Ribot, emphasized that the study will not directly address “the reduction of working hours.”

“It’s about conducting a test, gaining experience within the innovation axis, which is created for people… We are working on things that directly benefit people,” Ribot said.

The experiment will last for a month. The working week during this month will be 32 hours (not 40 hours). This is what Comunidad Valenciana says.

It is worth noting that business feasibility will not be considered at all – the assessment will only focus on the impact of a shorter working week on the health and well-being of residents and the environment.

Author: Daria Skotchenko

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