A 4-day workweek experiment

INC. THIS MORNING A 4-day workweek experiment Good morning, Kickstarter is launching one of its most interesting projects yet: a four-day workweek for its employees. Starting in 2022, Kickstarter plans to join a pilot program called 4 Day Week U.S., according to a recent company announcement. The program, launched in part by Kickstarter executive Jon Leland, is a spinoff from Auckland, New Zealand-based nonprofit 4 Day Week Global, which promotes the concept of a shortened work schedule. And while plenty of businesses across the country are experimenting with flexible returns to the office, the Brooklyn, New York-based crowdfunding platform’s move is a major step beyond the American norm. The results of the experiment will be worth watching. Studies have shown that a four-day week improves both productivity and employee morale, while lowering stress levels and helping workers manage their personal lives. Yet losing a revenue-earning day per week--or 52 days per year--can be a daunting prospect for any CEO, particularly when your clients and customers aren’t operating on the same schedule. Read our story to learn how some companies have already started implementing the four-day workweek--and if you’re intrigued by the idea, where you should start. SPONSORED CONTENT This Start Up Is Making the Best Jeans of 2021 In Revtown’s book, 3 things make great jeans: comfort, function, and durability. That’s why their Decade Denim jeans are made with proprietary, Italian denim that’s tough as nails, but still mobile. The kicker? By working directly with the customer you get designer quality denim for half the price. HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: These are seven phrases every leader should say more often to build trust. --Inc. This executive coach has a simple three-step process to snap out of post-pandemic exhaustion. --Inc. How two startups reaped billions in fees on Paycheck Protection Program loans, while finding a way to reach the tiniest and neediest businesses. --The New York Times The pandemic has seen the country’s largest boom in new Black-owned businesses in 25 years, according to a recent study. --Los Angeles Times (subscription required) Here’s why emotionally intelligent people embrace the 25-5 rule. --Inc. ONE MORE THING: Parents want to work from home. Here’s why a Stanford professor says they shouldn’t. --Inc. --Cameron Albert-Deitch Reporter, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at calbertdeitch@inc.com, and sign up for daily text messages from me. Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. Join Inc. Unlimited today. Click here to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy