COVID changed a lot of things, including how we work. The traditional five day work week is the latest to come under fire as a study in the UK has shown that productivity remains at the same (or better) levels, worker happiness increased, and turnover was reduced when companies implemented a four day work week.
Nearly half of the employees in the study reported an improvement in their mental health, while 37% noted an improvement in their physical health. For those juggling work, a social life, and children, the benefits skyrocketed after 60% of employees found the reduced hours allowed them to care for their families.
The report indicated that of the 61 companies involved in the trial, 56 are continuing to implement it while 18 said the four-day workweek will become a permanent part of their structure.
While shaving off a day of work seemed to increase overall well-being, there was also a reported increase in the pace of work. 62% of employees said they thought their pace of work increased, 36% thought it was the same, and just 2% felt their pace of work decreased.
https://gizmodo.com/four-day-workweek-remote-work-tech-jobs-1850139680
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