VIDEO: The Economic & Social Benefits of a 4 Day Work Week

What are the benefits of a 4 day work week, has a 4 day work week been tried and do workers support a 4 day work week?

A recent study by the Henley Business School in Reading England had employees showed:

  • 51% Were able to save cost
  • 59% Employees spend more time developing their skills
  • 62% Our employees are off ill less
  • 63% It helps our organization attract and retain the right talent
  • 63% They produce better quality work Ulm, with a longer week
  • 64% They get more work done because they’re more productive
  • 64% It helps us attract and retain younger employees
  • 66% We reduce the number of car journeys our employees need to make
  • 70% It helps us attract and retain older employees
  • 70% Employees are less stressed
  • 71% It helps us attract and retain employees with children or caring responsibilities
  • 76% Employees are happier

This very short video explains the merits of a four day work week and explains that several studies show most staff want them:

 

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  • I completely agree with the conclusions of the author. Employers do not all accept these studies. Most believe that you need to work with full dedication 24 hours a day.

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