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Guidance and important considerations for employers wishing to implement a four-day working week.
30 March 2023
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The Covid pandemic created a shift towards flexible working; remote/hybrid working and reduced hours. Could these changes in work patterns now mean a new four-day working week is on the horizon?
A UK-wide trial of 61 businesses working a four-day week ran for six months between June and December 2022. It received an overwhelmingly positive response with 92% of organisations choosing to retain the arrangement.
Those involved were from a range of sectors and varying size businesses. Staff worked a 32-hour week across four days and were entitled to 100% of pay for 80% of their usual working time.
The trial findings were as follows:
Overall, the businesses involved in the trial found that staff were happier and healthier and that productivity actually increased with revenue raised by almost 1.5%.
If you are considering implementing a four-day week for your organisation, you may wish to consider the following:
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