Discover 5 Companies Embracing the 4-Day Workweek and Remote Flexibility

For many, the ideal job includes greater flexibility, such as a shorter workweek or the ability to skip the daily commute. Recent studies highlight that four-day workweeks can significantly boost employee well-being, job satisfaction, and retention rates. According to a FlexJobs study, 61% of workers would feel more loyal if offered a four-day workweek, and 68% expressed the same sentiment regarding remote work.

To address this growing demand, here are five employers identified by FlexJobs that offer shorter, four-day schedules, with many providing fully remote positions.

Buffer

• Industry: Social media management
• Job format: Fully remote team with staff across different countries
• Roles: Software development, project management, and customer-focused positions
• Perks: Health insurance, 401(k) match, home office stipend, parental leave, and flexible PTO

Buffer has integrated a four-day workweek into its remote work model. On the fifth day, employees can choose to handle overflow tasks or enjoy personal time. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a new laptop every three years.

Kickstarter

• Industry: Crowdfunding for creative projects
• Job format: Remote, full-time roles
• Roles: Marketing, operations, technology, and creative support
• Perks: Health insurance, 401(k) match, paid vacation and sick leave, parental leave, home office stipend, and wellness and professional development programs

Kickstarter supports creative endeavors in fields like film, music, and technology. Employees work remotely with a four-day workweek and benefit from perks such as a company-wide winter break between Christmas and New Year's Day.

ThredUP

• Industry: Online resale marketplace for secondhand clothing
• Job format: Full-time work with three days in the office and one remote day
• Roles: Finance, marketing, operations, retail, and software development
• Perks: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) match, tuition assistance, and parental leave

While not fully remote, ThredUP offers a four-day workweek with Fridays off. Employees enjoy flexible PTO, 13 paid holidays, and eligibility for a paid sabbatical after three years of service.

Wildbit

• Industry: Web software
• Job format: Full-time, remote opportunities
• Roles: Software development, email delivery, and collaboration tools
• Perks: Profit sharing, paid family leave, home office allowance, and professional development allowance

Wildbit adopted the four-day workweek in 2017, giving employees Fridays off and an additional 20 paid days off annually. All positions are fully remote, complemented by a robust benefits package.

YNAB

• Industry: Personal budgeting software
• Job format: Fully remote positions
• Roles: Customer support, software development, and marketing
• Perks: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance; parental leave, retirement benefits, and an annual company retreat

YNAB, renowned for its budgeting app, operates entirely remotely with a four-day workweek. The company mandates a minimum of three weeks of vacation per year, plus a two-week break in December, and covers 100% of employees' health insurance premiums.