Robert Roy BrittFeb 21, 2023

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

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 while “key business metrics” were met.

EurekAlert!
Show thread@BegoniaArizonaFeb 22, 2023
@robertroybritt how many of us do you imagine could live on a 20% reduction of pay?
Show threadRachel Greenham
@BegoniaArizona @robertroybritt this trial specifically involved *no* cut in pay, and demonstrated (to those needing the demonstration) that there was no loss - and often an increase - in performance.
Feb 22, 2023 at 11:57amWeb
Show thread@BegoniaArizonaFeb 22, 2023
@StrangeNoises @robertroybritt well congratulations to those on salary. For the millions of us on hourly, it’s a no go.
Show thread@BegoniaArizonaFeb 22, 2023
@StrangeNoises @robertroybritt how does that work for people living primarily on tips?
Show threadRobert Roy BrittFeb 22, 2023
@BegoniaArizona @StrangeNoises The study did not look at non-salaried work. All studies have to have limits, and you are right in saying this doesn't apply to people relying on tips (or gig workers, etc. etc.).