The idea of a four-day work week crept in, but quickly gained support. There are companies that implement it, and contrary to what skeptics might expect, it’s a true “win-win.”
Without a salary cut, notes indicate benefits to employees and companies.
On the idea of cutting back the week to four daysSome companies decided to test the initiative, which won over some and angered others. Besides, in order to understand whether its implementation can actually be beneficial, studies have been started to be developed.
In December last year, 4 days a week universal published One such study was conducted by University College Dublin, Boston College and Cambridge University. The research analyzed the results of the four-day-a-week tests conducted, primarily, in the USA and Ireland, and concluded that companies' productivity and revenue increased by 7% and 8%, respectively.
John Leland, Head of Strategy at Kickstarter
According to John Leland, Head of Strategy on Kickstarter, the four-day work week was "a real win for everyone." according to Mutual, the funded company increased staffing, improved employee retention and increased revenue. In addition to all this, he also got more time off work.
Similarly, Barry Prost, CEO of Rent a Recruiter, an Irish recruitment company, recognized increased revenue, employee retention and recruitment, along with increased employee well-being.
Barry Prost, CEO, Rent a Recruiter
Rod Lacey, Director of Human Resources at simPRO, a software development company, recognized that the four-day work week motivates the organization to listen to employees and work for their well-being, positively influencing company results.
Four days a week motivates employees and improves business performance
the magazine TeamA software engineer from Australian company Caliber Analytics, Colby Swandale, revealed that the fifth day of the week, which would be work, is used for self-care activities, such as physical exercise.
Knowing that you won't be in the office Monday morning through Friday afternoon is a different matter.
Another employee, Julianne Cotter, said adding that she felt a decrease in her stress level and a consequent increase in energy. Additionally, he mentioned mental health and speculated that the four-day week could be a very positive change.
Confirmation of these two opinions are the conclusions of the study published by 4 Day Week Global. After all, a 34% improvement in physical health and a 38% improvement in mental health was recorded, as well as a 67% increase in positive emotions. At the same time, sleep problems decreased by 37%.
With less than a day to dedicate to work, according to the study, employees spent, on average, five hours on leisure, more than three hours on housework or taking care of the family and more than two hours on self-care.
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