How did the four-day working week trial work?<\/h2>\n
The trial was based on the 100-80-100 model. This means that employees maintain 100% of their output while working 80% of their previous schedule (four days instead of five), and make 100% of their pay.<\/p>\n
What were the results of the four-day working week trial?<\/h2>\n
Once the six-month trial was complete, the companies that had taken part were asked to fill out a survey on their experience. They were also asked whether they would continue with a four-day week.<\/p>\n
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- 27 of the 33 participating companies completed the questionnaire<\/li>\n
- 18 of the 27 companies said they’re likely to carry on the four-day working week beyond the six-month trial<\/li>\n
- None of the companies said they’d definitely go back to five days<\/li>\n
- The average satisfaction score given by companies for the trial was 9 out of 10<\/li>\n
- The average satisfaction score given by employees for the trial was 9.1 out of 10<\/li>\n
- Employees reported that a four-day week made for a better work\/life<\/li>\n
- Employees reported a positive shift in mental health and showed fewer signs of burnout, fatigue, and stress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
So it’s all good for employees, but what about the bottom line for businesses?<\/p>\n
Six companies gave enough data over the six months to show that revenue increased by 8.14% by the end of the trial. There was actually a 37.55% year-on-year increase in revenue.<\/p>\n
On this evidence, a four-day week seems like a win-win.<\/p>\n
What are the pros and cons of a four-day working week?<\/h2>\n
According to a survey from Reed<\/a>, the job recruitment experts, 80% of people in the UK would prefer to work a four-day week. It sounds great, but it can’t all be positives (nothing ever is), so we’ve listed some of the pros and cons:<\/p>\n
What are the possible advantages of a four-day working week?<\/h3>\n
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- Better work\/life balance<\/li>\n
- Improved morale and fewer absences<\/li>\n
- Helps recruitment and staff retention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What are the possible disadvantages of a four-day working week?<\/h3>\n
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- It doesn’t suit all industries<\/li>\n
- It doesn’t suit all workers<\/li>\n
- It can increase running and recruitment costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How can a conference call help with productivity?<\/h2>\n
The pandemic made us all reevaluate the point of the 9-to-5 working day<\/a>, and the five-day working week is being questioned, along with the need to spend every working hour in the office. If you or your employees work from home<\/a>, using a reliable conference call provider can cut out unnecessary trips to the office.<\/p>\n
With ConferenceCall.co.uk<\/a> you only need a mobile or landline to set up a call with up to 100 participants. Work smarter.<\/p>\n
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