Looks like the four-day workweek is popular with British employers. Two hundred companies in the UK have opted to follow the four-day workweek permanently. They clearly feel that it will not only increase productivity but also draw quality talent and improve the well-being of employees.
Given that these 200 firms employ over 5,000 people—across various industries including marketing and technology and even charity organisations—the trend is sure to catch on.
As per a report in The Guardian, the four-day workweek campaign has the active support of the 4 Day Week Foundation, which believes that three days off with no pay cuts means happier employees leading more fulfilling lives. This arrangement leads to better overall well-being of employees.
As per reports, Joe Ryle, campaign director, 4 Day Week Foundation, feels that the free time that employees enjoy as a result of a shorter workweek makes life more satisfying and gratifying for them and those around them.
Initially, about 30 firms in the UK had embraced a four-day workweek in the advertising and public relations space. Soon, about 29 non-governmental organisations joined the list along with many firms in the social care space. Now, at least 24 technology, information tech and software companies have also embraced the shorter workweek in Britain having realised the benefits of the same.
In London itself, almost 60 firms are following the four-day workweek model.
Maximum supporters of the four-day workweek reportedly belong to the 18 to 34 age range. Interestingly, these youngsters also believe that four-day workweeks will become the norm by 2030. In India, though, there are still some leaders who feel that the youth need to put in at least 70 hours of work every week!
