Saudi AI Firm Adopts Four-Day Work Week to Enhance Employee Productivity

[Suyuti]

Lucidya, a leading AI and customer experience firm based in Riyadh, has made headlines by adopting a four-day work week, becoming the first private company in Saudi Arabia to implement this progressive work model.

This innovative approach keeps employees' salaries intact while maintaining regular daily hours, focusing on boosting work culture, productivity, and job satisfaction.

CEO Abdullah Asiri highlighted that this shift reflects Lucidya's dedication to fostering an innovative and supportive workplace environment. The new work schedule, initiated in August with a pilot in two departments, provides employees with extended weekends, particularly benefiting those who commute from different cities.

Since implementing the four-day work week, Lucidya has seen increased enthusiasm and task completion, with no decline in performance. Employee feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, noting improvements in morale and productivity.

The company plans to release a detailed report on the long-term effects of this new work model once enough data is available, underscoring their commitment to transparency and continued employee satisfaction.