Yildizhan, HasanHosouli, SahandYilmaz, Sidika EceGomes, JoaoPandey, ChandanAlkharusi, Tarik2025-01-062025-01-0620232405-844010.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e218992-s2.0-85176926016https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21899https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14669/2418Flexible working models are widely used around the world. Furthermore, several countries are currently transitioning to a 4-day workweek. These working models have significant effects on organizational behavior and the environment. The study investigates the employees' attitudes and behaviors toward flexible working and 4-day workweek and the impact on the environment. The semi-structured interview method was used in the study to determine employee attitudes and behaviors; the carbon footprint calculation method was used to determine the environmental impact of a 4-day workweek. According to the study's findings, it has been discovered that there would be a positive impact on socialization, happiness, stress factor, motivation, personal time, mental health, comfort, work-life balance, time-saving, willingness, positive working environment, personal time, and physical health. Furthermore, a 4-day workweek reduced commuting emissions by 20%, resulting in a 6,07 kg tCO(2)e reduction per person. As a result, the study attempted to draw attention holistically to the positive effects of the flexible working model and 4-day workweek. The study is intended to serve as a tool for decision-makers and human resource managers.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessFlexible working4-Day workweekOrganizational behaviorEmployee behaviorCarbon emissionEnvironmental impactArticle1138034699Q19WOS:001114545900001Q1