The company claims that the four-day workweek was a success, that it wants to make it permanent

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (CNN / WCMH) – A New Zealand company says that a four-day workweek has been so successful for its company that it wants to make it a permanent feature for his employees.

According to CNN, the New Zealand-based Perpetual Guardian, which helps people manage their wills and property, recently tested a two-month, four-day trial for its employees.

"It was just a theory, something that I thought I wanted to try because I wanted to create a better environment for my team," said Andrew Barnes, CEO of Perpetual Guardian, at CNN. "I am moved that my team responded, and they exceeded my wildest dreams."

Researchers who oversaw the experiment found that Perpetual Guardian employees saw their stress decrease by 7% and their team of 20%.

According to Barnes, employees spend less time on unprofessional activity and more time being productive.

"Why do not I pay according to production?" Barnes told CNN. "Why do I pay days at the office?"

The researchers also found that employees said they were better able to manage their work-life balance.

Barnes now wants to make the four-day work week a permanent schedule for his business.

"What is happening is that you get a motivated, energized, stimulated and loyal workforce," he said. "I ended up with statistics that indicate that my staff is extremely proud of the company they work for because it's really worth it."