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business1 year ago•3 min saved

"Rise of the 4-Day Workweek: How Companies Are Embracing Shorter Weeks to Combat Burnout and Boost Productivity"

A KPMG survey reveals that 30% of large US companies are considering implementing four-day or four-and-a-half-day workweeks to address employee burnout and attract talent. While many workers express a preference for a shorter workweek, the approach is still in the experimental phase, with CEOs exploring its impact on employee health, productivity, and cost. Some companies that have trialed shorter workweeks are continuing with the approach, and AI may play a role in making it more feasible. Additionally, CEOs are increasingly embracing workplace flexibility, with a shift towards hybrid and remote work arrangements.

via CNN|

#ai #business #ceos

business1 year ago•2 min saved

"UK Companies Embrace Permanent Four-Day Work Week After Successful Trial"

A report on the world's largest trial of a four-day working week in the UK shows that 89% of the 61 participating companies have made the policy permanent, with 51% permanently switching to a four-day week. The study found that the majority of companies reported positive impacts on staff wellbeing, reduced turnover, and improved recruitment. However, concerns were raised about conditional models causing added stress and feelings of inequity among employees. Overall, the report concludes that the positive effects of shorter working hours are real and long-lasting, with improvements in physical and mental health, work-life balance, and general life satisfaction being maintained one year on.

via CNBC|

#business #employee-wellbeing #four-day-working-week

businessworkplace-productivity1 year ago•4 min saved

"Mastering Productivity: The Power of Chronoworking"

"Chronoworking" allows employees to choose work hours that align with their natural energy levels, known as "chronotypes," for maximum productivity. With the growing desire for flexible work post-Covid-19, workers are pushing for this approach, which has gained attention since the pandemic. While some companies are embracing chronoworking to boost performance and wellbeing, challenges such as coordinating team schedules and meetings remain. However, the benefits of allowing employees to work when they're at their best may outweigh these challenges, leading to increased productivity and employee satisfaction.

via BBC.com|

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