Do you really know? Should we all be working a 4 day week?
Sep 1, 2025
The global pandemic sparked a major reassessment of our work lives. Many are questioning traditional hours and seeking greater work-life balance. The concept of a four-day work week is gaining traction, with a UK trial featuring 70 companies assessing its impact on productivity and employee satisfaction. Could this be the key to happier workers? With overwhelming stress becoming a norm, the conversation around innovative work models is more relevant than ever.
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Pandemic Triggered Work Reappraisal
- The pandemic forced many people to rethink how and why they work.
- That rethink made alternatives like a four-day week gain mainstream attention.
Try The 100-80 Model
- Try the 100-80 model: keep pay at 100% while reducing hours to 80% with a productivity commitment.
- Focus on maintaining output rather than extending hours to preserve pay and wellbeing.
Long Hours Often Backfire
- Longer hours do not guarantee higher productivity and can reduce it.
- Excessive work increases risks of depression and burnout, harming output.