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Four-day workweek boosts Brick Media revenue by 160%

Brick Media, a social media agency, implemented a four-day workweek in January 2023, giving employees Fridays off without a pay cut. Three years later, the company has seen its revenue increase by approximately 160%. CEO Jake Kurtz attributes some of this growth to the improved work-life balance, which he believes enhances efficiency and retention, though he acknowledges other factors contribute. The company maintains a 36-hour workweek, with employees working nine-hour days from Monday to Thursday, and has also focused on hiring more staff rather than overloading existing employees to manage client growth. AI

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Four-day workweek boosts Brick Media revenue by 160%

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Bilin Lin ·

    A CEO gave his employees Fridays off. Three years later, revenue is up about 160%

    Brick Media caps workloads and hires instead of piling on. Resignations fell from six in 2022 to none so far in 2026, though profit margins have held flat.