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Campaigners for a four-day working week are preparing a new pilot project on flexible working in the hope that the Labour government will be more receptive to changes in how people work. #fourdayweek #worklifebalance #work #job #career #flexibleworking #flexible #flexibility

Interesting to see the outcome of this pilot. For most of my career I have worked in an industry that has, traditionally, rewarded long hours and presenteeism. My first boss would ring around the various branches at 18.30 every evening to check who was still 'working'. I later found out he would make these calls from his car on his way home, leading from the front 😁. Thankfully the working world has changed drastically... The adoption of hybrid working has changed the very dynamics of the working week and what it is to be 'at work'. The freedom afforded employees in the days post pandemic has changed the employment landscape - - hybrid working has reduced attrition levels by 33%. - improved job satisfaction in the wake of more flexible working patterns. - increased productivity from employees working remotely and hybrid. Will the adoption of a 4 day week reap similar benefits, for both employee and employer? As we continue to rebalance priorities how will we view our careers? For many, and I'm raising my own hand here, what we do can still be so much of who we are. We are living through an employment revolution and one that has permanently changed the dynamics of the employment relationship. Long may we continue to be innovative and explore ways to improve the how, where and when we work. #flexibleworking #talentinnovation #worklifebalance

The proposal for a four-day work week appears to have substantial support in the UK. In the last large-scale pilot in 2022, participating businesses saw improvements in performance, productivity, and employee well-being. https://bit.ly/4duYtf5 via Workplace Insight #FutureOfWork #workplace

Is a four-day work week a turning point for the future of flexible working? Gemma Dale, author of 'Flexible Working' and Gary Cookson, author of 'Making Hybrid Working Work', provide insights on the benefits of working four days a week for recruitment and retention, as well as employee wellbeing, and what HR teams need to consider, in this article for People Management magazine. Take a look: https://bit.ly/40OTt1o #4DWW #HybridWorking #RemoteWorking

Flexible working is still at the top of the list of talked about topics 🗣️ Did you know that in the UK, staff can now make flexible working requests from day one of employment? There's a lot of talk about how flexible working benefits employees, but sometimes we forget there are a lot of benefits for the employer as well. Nick Donovan and Anand Iyer discussed one such benefit for organisations during a recent episode of Interviewing the Experts - Widening your talent pool! 📽️Check out the video below, and follow the link for the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/e9Sn4Umn #focusonwd #workday #remoteworking #talentpool

Breaking barriers for flexible working! Yesterday was HR Day (20 May) which is dedicated to human resources professionals who play a vital role in shaping workplaces. To coincide with this important topic, we encourage you to explore our latest blog post that discusses flexible working arrangements. From April 6th, the right to request flexible work options from day one of employment became law, which means work should now be seen as an open conversation between employer and employee, ultimately allowing individuals to achieve better work-life balance. Our recent Discrimination and Work report found that almost half of the respondents faced prejudice or discrimination when entering the workforce, so it's crucial to tackle this issue to support young people and close the skills gap. Join us in embracing the new legislation and creating open-minded, innovative, and inclusive workplaces that retain and empower talent, including young people. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/e6kcDPZr #FlexibleWorking #FairWorkplaces #DiversityandInclusion #WorkLifeBalance

We love this news 👏  Unison has officially backed the four-day working week at the National Delegate Conference in Brighton! 🎉 “The fight for decent working hours has always been at the heart of union campaigning. It's time to win a four-day week with fair pay for all.” With an expected incoming Labour government, there's opportunity to roll out four-day working weeks across the UK, thanks to the support of unions. We believe, flexible work patterns, in addition to a 4-day week would be brilliant for working parents - do you agree? #4DayWeek #FutureOfWork #UNISON #WorkLifeBalance #WorkingFamilies #FutureFamiliesWork Read more below 👇

"Greece introduces ‘growth-oriented’ six-day working week" - The Guardian Over the years, companies like Scoro and Buffer have implemented 4-day work weeks, but a 6-day work week is shocking. 😱 I checked in with my colleague, who is based in Greece, to verify this news. He confirmed it's true and pointed out that while the decision is supposed to be mutual between employer and employee, the power dynamics often aren't balanced. I also learned today that during the Industrial Revolution, people often worked much longer than 40 hours per week, sometimes up to 12-16 hours a day, six days a week. The 40-hour work week was established in the early 20th century to combat these harsh conditions. HARSH! The Fair Labor Standards Act in 1938 helped set this standard in the US, improving work-life balance and protecting workers' rights. As Greece considers a six-day work week, more people might seek remote work opportunities that allow them to maintain this balance. How do you feel about it? What do you think is going to happen? #remotework

It's really interesting to see where the UK is heading with this! The current work model still feels outdated, and it's time to rethink things to better fit today’s world. The four-day week is an exciting idea, but flexibility looks different for everyone and depends a lot on your role. It needs to work for individuals, teams, employers, and customers, so it’s important for organisations to stay curious about how different types of flexibility can actually work. HR plays a key role in balancing employee wellbeing with the organisation’s goals and finding flexible solutions that fit those different roles. We've seen this shift lately, with HR rethinking how to measure performance and helping managers lead in more flexible setups. In the end, we’re getting smarter about creating work environments that work for everyone—and I’m all for it! 🙌 https://lnkd.in/dyutebvY

Research has shown that flexible working works wonders for productivity, but what are your thoughts on the four-day working week? 🤔 Would you be interested in compressing your hours into a shorter working week? Would it make you feel more engaged at work? We’d love to hear your thoughts. #Darlington #NorthEast #CountyDurham #JobsMarket #Employment #Employer #Jobs