![]() ![]() ![]() A survey of 1,500 workers and 600 human resources managers by HR consulting firm Robert Half found 66% of workers said they wanted to work less than five days a week.Īnother experiment published by the Harvard Business Review shows shorter work days, a decrease from the average 8-hour work day to a 6-hour work day, increased productivity. Workers have often said they could be more productive with less time in the office. Employees reported experiencing better work–life balance and improved focus in the office. In 2018, New Zealand trust management company Perpetual Guardian trialled a four-day work week over two months for its 240 staff members. The experiment is not the first time long weekends have been experimented with in the corporate world. The vast majority of employees – 92% – said they liked the shorter week. Employees printed 59% fewer pages of paper during the trial. In addition to the increased productivity, employees took 25% less time off during the trial and electricity use was down 23% in the office with the additional day off per week. ![]()
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