LifeCity recently adopted a 4-day work week to examine the changes in work-life balance and productivity of employees. So far, results have been overwhelmingly positive. Team members have more motivation to be productive during the 4 days of the work week, communicate intentionally, and use time efficiently. Additionally, taking the extra day off to work on personal projects and enjoy time with family and friends is a huge benefit for mental health.
Japan unveiled plans to push employers to adopt four-day work weeks in their annual economic policy guidelines released this month. Microsoft Japan ran a trial of the condensed work week in the summer of 2019 without reducing pay for the extra day off. The trial showed a 40% in productivity and decrease in energy usage as well as paper printing. In the spring of 2018, New Zealand trust management company Perpetual Guardian announced a 20% boost in employee productivity and a 45% increase in employee work-life balance after their trial. Overall, the trend is clear:a 4-day work week is beneficial for businesses. Consider the growth your business could experience by implementing a condensed work schedule that focuses more on productivity than time commitment.
Sources:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/06/24/japan-four-day-work-week/
https://www.tomorrowtodayglobal.com/2018/07/31/great-ideas-to-try-a-four-day-week/