Would you prefer a 4-day workweek?
Last year, 61 companies in UK tested a 4-day week with 20% fewer hours. Results:
65% fewer sick days taken & 57% drop in departures to competitors.
39% of employees had less #stress; 71% had less #burnout.
Revenues rose 1.4% on average.
“Many questioned whether we would see an increase in productivity to offset the reduction in working time – but this is exactly what we found,” a study team member said.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/979991
#jobs #workplace #health
Last year, 61 companies in UK tested a 4-day week with 20% fewer hours. Results:
65% fewer sick days taken & 57% drop in departures to competitors.
39% of employees had less #stress; 71% had less #burnout.
Revenues rose 1.4% on average.
“Many questioned whether we would see an increase in productivity to offset the reduction in working time – but this is exactly what we found,” a study team member said.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/979991
#jobs #workplace #health
Working a four-day week boosts employee wellbeing while preserving productivity, major six-month trial finds
Research involving 61 UK organisations found a 20% reduction in working time with no loss of pay led to significant drops in workforce stress and sick days, an increase in worker retention, and a much better work-life balance for most employees – all…EurekAlert!