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Great UK study and commentary on the prospective move to 4-day work weeks on a broader business scale. Maybe Henry Ford was wrong. Here are some key takeaways: "After one year, 51% of the companies have decided to implement the four-day workweek permanently, and 89% have decided to continue the structure through the year. "Improvements in physical and mental health, work-life balance and general life satisfaction, as well as reductions in burnout, found at the end of the original pilot have all been maintained one year on," researchers said. According to the study, in a follow-up survey of the participating companies' managers and CEOs, 100% reported that the four-day week had a "positive" or "very positive" impact on their organization." #worklifebalance #businessnews

Imagine if today was the last day of your work week? I've been keeping up with this trend in countries abroad who have taken this model and implemented it in the workforce to test for success (shout out to the UK among other trailblazing countries!) According to CNBC, 81% of young workers believe a 4-day workweek would enhance productivity. This emerging trend is sparking conversations across industries about work-life balance, wellbeing, and efficiency. Read more at CNBC: ow.ly/c1TS30sCjU4 Do you think a 4-day workweek could work in your industry? 🤔 #FutureOfWork #Productivity #WorkLifeBalance

I work for myself, so my workweek is however many hours/days I end up putting in, lol, but I love that more & more companies/countries are considering the positive impact of work-life balance on not just the employees but the companies themselves. https://lnkd.in/gRwdaThW #worklifebalance #positivepsychology #lifesatisfaction

I'm a big advocate of 4-day workweek. I think it's time we seriously re-think the outdated work habits that go back to the industrial revolution times. With more people struggling with their mental health, realizing that multitasking doesn't bring any benefits and changing their priorities for a better work-life balance, it is evident, that the current system is not sustainable. #4dayworkweek #work #multitasking #dailygrind

This article provides valuable insights as to how companies are not only implementing a 4-day work week, but also how they are prioritizing burnout prevention amongst their employees. Based upon the results within the UK thus far, this innovative approach not only boosts productivity but also enhances work-life balance, fostering happier and more motivated teams. I am excited to see how the 4-day workweek trend continues to evolve globally! How do you think this approach could benefit your team or organization? Please provide your thoughts in the comments below! #WorkLifeBalance #Productivity #FutureOfWork

Does your organization already implement the 4-day work week? As many as 59% of employees place a good work-life balance as their top priority, according to research by Circula. This shorter workweek contributes to a better work-life balance and increases job satisfaction and vitality among employees. Research even shows that 63% of companies find it easier to attract and retain employees by offering a 4-day workweek. What exactly does this 4-day workweek entail, and how can you increase your eNPS with it? Read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02BlD0M0 #eNPS #WorkLifeBalance #Vitality #JobSatisfaction #4DayWorkweek

What are your thoughts on the prospect of a 4 day work week? On one hand, it sounds awfully nice, but I also suspect that employees will still be assigned similar workloads, and I'm not sure how I'd feel about having one day less to do the same amount of work - assuming of course, that I'd aim to achieve an actual 3-day weekend. Curious to hear your opinions! #WorkforceTrends #FourDayWorkWeek #BurnoutPrevention #EmployeeWellness #FlexibleWork

A four-day workweek can be a key to reducing burnout and increasing retention, when established along with effective communication, trust among team members and clear goals. As someone who has routinely worked 60+ hour work weeks throughout my career, the idea of a 4-day working week could be dismissed as the predictable demands of those who just don't want to work as hard. In reality, so much has changed with regards to the intensity of work for knowledge workers, that many are struggling to get through a 5-day working week. I find myself completely exhausted, often needing a day to recover. We have to.process so much information, much more quickly than we have ever done, overloading our internal systems every day. Without sufficient time to reset and rebalance, the stresses and strains slowly but surely build up, eventually causing fatigue, which in turn becomes a structural failure - burnout. Productivity over 4 days with 3 days to rest will likely be higher than over 5 days, and more importantly it will be sustainable. The intensity of our work will continue to increase, so the only alternative to reducing the load on our internal systems is a total collapse. As one of the contributors to the article says - "It cost nothing, it's a no-brainer!".

According to a recent national survey by CNBC and Generation Lab, an impressive 81% of young adults aged 18 to 34 believe that shifting to a four-day workweek could significantly enhance productivity in their companies. As conversations around work-life balance and efficiency continue to evolve, it's clear that a growing number of young professionals are advocating for this change. What do you think? Could a four-day workweek be the key to unlocking higher productivity and better work-life balance? Share your thoughts in the comments! #productivity #employeeretention

While the traditional five-day workweek persists in the U.S., international trials of a four-day workweek have garnered support from both employees and employers. Numerous countries such as Ireland, Spain, and the UK have experimented with a four-day workweek, yielding notably positive outcomes: heightened #productivity, #morale, and #team cohesion. To assess organizational adjustments and evaluate their effectiveness, real-time data collection and analysis are essential. We're here to provide the support you need. CNBC #RealTimeData #WorkplaceAnalysis #SnapshotReviews https://t.ly/1UMyB