- Is a four-day week suitable for every job? AZ asked experts and Bavarian companies that have already tested it. Source: Abendzeitung Munich 16/04/2023
Hours off with CIB #4DayWeek
since September 2021 - last update 19.05.2023
Hours off with CIB #LoyaltyWorks
since June 2021 - last update 19.05.2023
Work-life blending and our #4DayWeek formula
Nowadays, in everyday life, we jump between what we call work or profession and what we commonly classify as leisure or “private”. This is made possible by the networking of hardware, people and applications – and, not least, by the ubiquitous internet.
New challenges, new answers
Since September 2021, more than 150 full-time employees of the CIB Group have been working four days a week, from Monday to Thursday, with the same salary and holiday entitlement. With this innovative work concept, we are taking a significant further step towards #NewWork.
Friday is free: Enjoy the long weekend, work happier!
Formula: From 5 to 4 days, from 40 to 36 hours weekly
Conditions: Same salary and working conditions with remote work
How to: Optimize work processes with task automatization
Quality and motivation in order to work better, but not more!
Be there for your clients: we ensured customer service also on Fridays
CIB #4DayWeek with #LoyaltyWorks: Long-term loyalty gets rewarded!
If you have been employed full-time at CIB Group for more than 10 years, your 4 day week with Friday off will be reduced to 34 hours with the same salary and holiday entitlement.
After 15 years, your working hours will be reduced to 32 hours.
36-hour week after 2 years
34-hour week after 10 years
32-hour week after 15 years
Scientific monitoring & evaluation
Our 4-Day-Week Model is being scientifically monitored and evaluated during the next 24 months in cooperation with the Munich University of Applied Science (with Prof. Dr Simone Kaminski) and with the supervision of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich.
Research mission:
“Our findings are intended to provide added value for CIB to best leverage the potential of #4dayweek and further advance research in the area of New Work.”
Carolin Adam
Research assistant, Munich University of Applied Science
Susanne Hembd-Peuse
Research assistant, Munich University of Applied Science
What do our teams say?
Waking up on Saturday feeling that you have the whole weekend ahead to rest and enjoy because you have taken advantage of Friday for everything pending, it is priceless. You also start Monday with much more energy and motivation.
CEO Ulrich Brandner: "The goal is to free ourselves more and more from time-consuming routines through our own digital solutions. I am certain that we have make a big step in the right direction.
On Friday I repaired my bike, went shopping and many other things. And then on Saturday morning at breakfast the thought that everything urgent has been done and that the whole weekend is still ahead of you! Wow! The recovery can begin.
I love the 4 day work week. I can make the most of my time and my family is also more satisfied. Now I can enjoy with my daughter every Friday afternoon
Now the weekends are spreading more and you really disconnect. More time for yourself. At the same time, it makes the 4 days of work more productive
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Waking up on Saturday feeling that you have the whole weekend ahead to rest and enjoy because you have taken advantage of Friday for everything pending, it is priceless. You also start Monday with much more energy and motivation.
CEO Ulrich Brandner: "The goal is to free ourselves more and more from time-consuming routines through our own digital solutions. I am certain that we have make a big step in the right direction.
On Friday I repaired my bike, went shopping and many other things. And then on Saturday morning at breakfast the thought that everything urgent has been done and that the whole weekend is still ahead of you! Wow! The recovery can begin.
I love the 4 day work week. I can make the most of my time and my family is also more satisfied. Now I can enjoy with my daughter every Friday afternoon
Now the weekends are spreading more and you really disconnect. More time for yourself. At the same time, it makes the 4 days of work more productive
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#4DayWeek in our Blog
CIB with 4-day week on front page in Spain
The newspaper "El Confidencial" echoed our #4dayweek, writing an article about it in which they interviewed our colleague Cristina Silvera.
#4DayWeek: CIB Group introduces 4-day week
From September 2021, CIB Group employees will only work four days a week, and at the same salary, taking on a pioneering role in this field.
CIB #4DayWeek in the media
Videos & Interviews
Source: RTVE Canarias | 09-03-2023
Source: Canarias a la una | 04-03-2023
Source: RTVC | 06-02-2023
Source: Canarias Radio | 17-11-2022
Source: Cope Canarias | 11-02-2022
Source: RTVE Canarias | 22-02-2022
Newspapers and Magazines
- Several large companies have tested this method on a smaller scale, such as Unilever's establishments in New Zealand or Microsoft's offices in Japan, 11/07/2022
- The recent agreement for the reform of the labor market in Belgium has meant the possibility for companies in this country to take advantage of the four-day working week. Source: GD Empresa 17/03/2022
- Here's a list of 98 companies with permanent, seasonal, or trial four-day workweeks. Source: himalaya , 04/02/2022
- The Canarian company CIB labs implements a four-day work week with no pay cut | Employees admit to having "fulfilled a dream" by taking Fridays off. Source: El Día , 06/02/2022
- A German company based in the Canary Islands and another from Jaén implement the measure without salary cut, unlike Telefónica and Desigual. Source: El País, 01/20/2022
- Its employees work 36 hours a week, Monday to Thursday, and off Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The results are "very positive." Source: Canarias 7, 12/19/2021
- "German group CIB launches four-day week". Source: Planet Labor, 21/10/2021
- "This is how a multinational software company can reach the 4-day week without lowering salaries." Source: El Confidencial, 04/10/2021.
The whole world is talking about it!
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A lot of people have asked why I decided to move THRYVE to a 4-day week.
Is it a gimmick? Is it because I want to be the best, nicest boss ever? Are we not serious about business? What about Fridays? What about losing a whole day?
I didn’t do this out of the goodness of my heart, but because I wanted to be more successful. For the entire team to be more successful.
So, no - it’s not a gimmick. It’s a purely business-led decision. Allow me to explain.
We did this for 2 reasons: - Employee Well-being - To increase our productivity and therefore our results.
Is it a gimmick? Is it because I want to be the best, nicest boss ever? Are we not serious about business? What about Fridays? What about losing a whole day?
I didn’t do this out of the goodness of my heart, but because I wanted to be more successful. For the entire team to be more successful.
So, no - it’s not a gimmick. It’s a purely business-led decision. Allow me to explain.
We did this for 2 reasons: - Employee Well-being - To increase our productivity and therefore our results.
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I 💜 LOVE the idea of 4-day work weeks for a number of reasons, in the spirit of alliteration I'll share 4...
✅ 1. Subject matter experts are efficient
✅ 2. Motivating deadlines improve productivity
✅ 3. A workforce that feels trusted is more loyal
✅ 4. A happy workforce delivers better customer service
🧪These may seem like sweeping statements but I have scientific research and examples for each of them.
✅ 1. Subject matter experts are efficient
✅ 2. Motivating deadlines improve productivity
✅ 3. A workforce that feels trusted is more loyal
✅ 4. A happy workforce delivers better customer service
🧪These may seem like sweeping statements but I have scientific research and examples for each of them.
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If you worked a 4 day working week, which day would you take off?
I was having a conversation with a candidate about this yesterday as their company was looking to implement a 4 day week.
It seems some companies enforce a Mon-Thur others give a bit more flexibility to their staff to choose, some even will let you include weekend work if that's your thing.
Personally I think single me would enjoy a 3 day weekend whereas parent me nowadays might quite like a break in the middle of the week.
I was having a conversation with a candidate about this yesterday as their company was looking to implement a 4 day week.
It seems some companies enforce a Mon-Thur others give a bit more flexibility to their staff to choose, some even will let you include weekend work if that's your thing.
Personally I think single me would enjoy a 3 day weekend whereas parent me nowadays might quite like a break in the middle of the week.
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Today the
@4DayWeekIreland
campaign met with
@joefingalgreen
Minister of State at the Department of Rural & Community Development to speak with him about implementation of #4DayWeek in the voluntary & community sector
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What would you do with an extra day back in your week?
Coconut Software has been experimenting with a 4 day work week (I prefer to refer to it as a 3 day weekend) and I can't convey how incredible it is to have a day back in my life... for my life.
I usually spend my Friday's running errands (Costco is SO much nicer on a Friday than a Saturday!), doing chores and getting ready for the weekend. That way, we can actually have fun instead of attempting to scrub baseboards and meal prep while chasing after Gus and keeping Lorna happy. The picture is from a Friday morning - we hired a local photographer to capture our family. I think she did a great job, particularly managing to get Gus' personality!
Coconut Software has been experimenting with a 4 day work week (I prefer to refer to it as a 3 day weekend) and I can't convey how incredible it is to have a day back in my life... for my life.
I usually spend my Friday's running errands (Costco is SO much nicer on a Friday than a Saturday!), doing chores and getting ready for the weekend. That way, we can actually have fun instead of attempting to scrub baseboards and meal prep while chasing after Gus and keeping Lorna happy. The picture is from a Friday morning - we hired a local photographer to capture our family. I think she did a great job, particularly managing to get Gus' personality!
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We recently began piloting a 4 day work week and, while still in its early days, it’s already highlighted a few things that I wish I had the chance to learn earlier in my career…
1. I’ve always owned my very strong tendency to procrastinate. In fact, it’s become a tool for me as I know I’m more creative when pressed up against a deadline. During this experiment, I’ve realized the positive side of that is that I’m a sprinter at work, which is a great fit for a 4 day work week. After all, with 5 (or 6) days worth of work to get done in 4, there’s no real procrastination, just one thing to the next to the next to the next…an excellent fit for my style...
1. I’ve always owned my very strong tendency to procrastinate. In fact, it’s become a tool for me as I know I’m more creative when pressed up against a deadline. During this experiment, I’ve realized the positive side of that is that I’m a sprinter at work, which is a great fit for a 4 day work week. After all, with 5 (or 6) days worth of work to get done in 4, there’s no real procrastination, just one thing to the next to the next to the next…an excellent fit for my style...
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4 day work weeks and true staff flexibility have been a game-changer.
I started with the mentality of if I was to come up with my dream brand what perks would it have.
- 4 Day work weeks
- Real flexibility that's guilt-free and catch-free
- Being able to comfortably express what your true goals and passions are without having to lie and say you want to work at the company until the day you die!
- Mental health check in's weekly
- External coaching to help you achieve your true potential
I started with the mentality of if I was to come up with my dream brand what perks would it have.
- 4 Day work weeks
- Real flexibility that's guilt-free and catch-free
- Being able to comfortably express what your true goals and passions are without having to lie and say you want to work at the company until the day you die!
- Mental health check in's weekly
- External coaching to help you achieve your true potential
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Check this out...Banks Benitez, co-founder and CEO at Uncharted says this about implementing the #4dayworkweek, "There are so many parts of the workweek that are JUST A WASTE OF TIME" How much time is wasted in your organization? Take our assessment here https://lnkd.in/gk6k5Ka
and we can help you SAVE TIME
#4dayworkweek #4dayweek #thefutureofwork
#4dayworkweek #4dayweek #thefutureofwork
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We are now deep into our #4dayweek journey. A journey that's come with challenges, but also great reward.
We are keenly watching the Trades Union Congress's (TUC) new campaign championing a 3-day weekend - with no loss of pay for workers. Bravo.
https://else.do/3BvqIGJ
We are keenly watching the Trades Union Congress's (TUC) new campaign championing a 3-day weekend - with no loss of pay for workers. Bravo.
https://else.do/3BvqIGJ
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