Work four days a week, but get paid for five? It sounds too good to be true, but this debate is front and center within numerous European economies, not only because of a culture shift toward accommodating flexible working but also because some evidence suggests it’s good for business. Many organizations in Europe are cutting workweeks, though not wages, from 36 hours (five days) to 28 hours (four days) to reduce burnout and make workers happier, more productive, and more committed to their employers.
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The debate over the four-day workweek is front and center within numerous European economies, not only because of a culture shift toward accommodating flexible working but also because some evidence suggests it’s good for business. Many organizations in Europe are cutting workweeks, though not wages, from 36 hours (five days) to 28 hours (four days) to reduce burnout and make workers happier, more productive, and more committed to their employers. Researchers surveyed 505 business leaders and more than 2,000 employees in the UK to better understand the impact of the shorter week on Britain’s modern workforce. The results show a mixed bag of benefits and costs.
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James (JT) Turner 3 days ago
The full white paper can be downloaded from https://www.henley.fi/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Journalists-Regatta-2019-White-Paper-FINAL.pdf