San Francisco-based Bolt made headlines this year for pivoting to a permanent four-day workweek. The e-commerce software provider had previously conducted a three-month experiment, in which most employees and managers were in favor of the change. The company reported increased productivity, burnout reduction and a new wave of job applicants after hearing about the policy.
Perhaps the rest of Silicon Valley will follow suit, as the concept of a shorter workweek has gained momentum since the COVID-19 pandemic. In April, 35 companies in the United States and Canada, including New York City-based Kickstarter, will undergo a six-month trial organized by nonprofit 4 Day Week Global.
