Mei Loci Landscape Architects has announced its transition into a four-day working week, without any reduction in pay for staff.

Under the 4 Day Week Foundation’s Employer Accreditation Scheme, Mei Loci has been accredited as a Gold Standard employer as all 10 employees move into a 32 hour working week.

Based in Truro, Cornwall, the landscape architect firm has been shortlisted for a 2026 Pro Landscaper Business Award, in association with Paving Superstore.

Mike Hawes, director, explains:

“We have been trialling this approach for 6 months and have been able to demonstrate that we can work efficiently, ensuring that we can still be responsive to clients, cover the 5 week days and address project requirements whilst maintaining a healthy balance between the demands of the workplace and our own wellbeing.”

Analysis by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that 200,000 workers have switched to a four-day week since Covid.

Other companies operating a four-day week include environmental consultancy Tyler Grange and communications company, Zettler.