A total of 38 U.S.-based companies have made the four-day week a reality, at least in the next few months.

This pilot program is being directed by 4 Day Week Global,It began on Friday and will last for at least six months. Participants include the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, and several tech companies.

Joe O’Connor (CEO of 4 Day Week Global) said that some additional U.S. firms will sign up later, when the planned U.K. trial begins on June 1st. The trial is being offered by more than 50 British firms with approximately 3,000 employees.

It is a simple idea that employees should work at least 80% for 100% of their pay while maintaining 100% productivity. This boils down to efficiency and reducing unnecessary meetings.

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O’Connor stated that “more and more businesses are realizing that quality of life is the next frontier in competition, and that a reduced-hour and productivity-focused work environment is what will give them that competitive advantage.”

The idea is also popular with employees. The idea of a shorter workweek is supported by 92% of U.S. workers, according to the survey conducted by cloud-software vendor. Qualtrics found.

It’s not new, but there is a lot of talk about it. four-day workweekThis movement gained momentum in the “Great Resignation,” better known as the “Great Reshuffle.” Nearly 48 million Americans left their jobs in 2021. The trend continues with almost 4.4 workers quittingAccording to the U.S. Department of Labor, February was the hottest month.

Workers were able to reflect on their life and the purpose of their job after the pandemic.

A full 44% of people considering quitting their employers this year mention better pay. 43% also mention work-life balance. a reportMorning Consult is an intelligence company. Top reasons were feeling burnt out, and flexibility in where they work. Based on an American adult survey, the findings included 3,500 adults who were employed and more than 6,600 Americans.

Kickstarter is a means for Aziz Hasan, the CEO, to increase company power as a whole. told CNBCIt announced its participation in the pilot in July shortly after announcing it.

“It’s really about — if our time and attention is focused as best as it can be in those four days — can we have a more potent impact on the things that we care about from a professional standpoint, so that it opens up so much more range for us personally?” He said.

Some U.S. companies already have a four-day workweekAs part of their policies.

An online retailer selling children’s clothing Primary,In the early days after the pandemic, it was a means to reduce employee burnout.

After giving Fridays off to workers, the New York-based business noticed a change. Rejuvenated, people returned to work Monday mornings.

Galyn Bern, Primary’s cofounder, and co-CEO, said that it can be life-changing to know that you still have a day to get everything done.

It is evident that employees seem more satisfied. Buffer is a New York-based company that uses social media to connect people. 91% reportedA four-day workweek makes them happier and more productive.