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4-Day Workweek Made Permanent for Most UK Companies That Took Part in Trial
4-Day Workweek Made Permanent , for Most UK Companies That Took Part in Trial.
In 2022, 61 U.K. firms took part in the world's
largest four-day workweek pilot program.
New research shows that 54 companies
are still continuing the policy, and
31 organizations have adopted the change permanently, 'The Guardian' reports.
55% of managers and CEOs have found
that the shorter workweek has had a
positive impact on their companies. .
82% reported improved well-being for
staff, 50% said it reduced turnover rates,
and 32% found that it helped job recruitment.
46% said that productivity improved.
Juliet Schor, professor of sociology at Boston College and the report's author, said that
"real and long-lasting" effects were apparent. .
Physical and mental health, and work-life
balance are significantly better than at
six months. Burnout and life satisfaction
improvements held steady, Juliet Schor, professor of sociology at Boston College
and the report's author, via 'The Guardian'.
Although many companies have found a four-day workweek to be a successful model, the U.K. government has "no plans to introduce a four-day working week," a spokesperson said.
Ultimately it is for employers and
employees to agree what working
arrangements work best for them, , U.K. government spokesperson, via 'The Guardian'.
... and we will be making changes to
our flexible working legislation in April,
including the right to request flexible
working from day 1 of a new job, U.K. government spokesperson, via 'The Guardian'
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