You might’ve heard about the results of the new 4-day working week pilot test floating around recently. Not to worry if you haven’t, we’re here to give you all the gossip and news, and it’s pretty positive!
Altogether, a whopping 92% of businesses that took part in the test found it successful and as a result, are continuing with the concept. Still sceptical about it having an effect on your business? Well check this stat out; overall revenues stayed broadly the same, rising by 1.4% on average. Now that’s a strong result.
- There’s also huge benefits for your employees, and we all know happy employees mean a happy business.
- A huge 71% of employees reported lower levels of burnout and stress.
- Businesses had a 57% reduction in the number of employees considering leaving their role.
- And overall a 65% reduction in the number of sick days.
- All staggering numbers.
The businesses involved in this pilot test included everything from large corporates to a local fish & chip shop. The total number of employees participating in the six month trial was around 2,900. Could the 4 day working week become the norm over time after this test? We’ll soon find out…
