What are your thoughts on 4-day work week? Does it improve the overall productivity?

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Research has shown that a shorter workweek can lead to increased productivity, as it allows employees to have a better work-life balance, reduces stress and burnout, and increases job satisfaction. However, it's important to keep in mind that this may not be feasible for all industries or positions.

Doğukan Tezcan · Answer

The level of productivity one can achieve may differ depending on various factors such as the industry, the team dynamics, the nature of the work to be done and the goals to be achieved. Although it has its fair share of advantages, it is important to note that it may also bring about certain setbacks.

Kat Pim · Answer

Four-day work week is actually very effective in a number of ways. Firstly, the way the productivity of today is measured is flawed. The amount of hours you spend at your job has nothing to do with your productivity. Everyone is different and needs different amount of rest. It is called circadian rhythm and is a natural phenomenon for everyone to wake up, go to sleep and feel energetic at a particular time. A four-day work week can help you accommodate your circadian rhythm. Secondly, a four-day work week can actually save the company money.

Hamza Afzal Butt · Answer

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There are some drawbacks to a 4-day work: 
-Most companies have to pay their workers overtime (if not the same pay) if they work eight hours on a weekend. 
-If a person's income is based on working a certain number of hours at a job, a shorter work week can lead to smaller paychecks. 
-It can be challenging for people who need to work for more than four days for their jobs. 
-The 4-day work week does not work for businesses that are open on weekends, such as restaurants and grocery stores.

Jamie MacLary · Answer

I've not tried it but my brother works at one of the ones that recently tested in the UK and says it's great. Productivity went way up and the employees felt much better. I'd love to try it out someday!

Veselin Kostov · Answer

I believe it really depends on the person. To me, as long as the expected job is finished, it doesn't matter if you work 40 hours in the week or 20.

What do you think @hamza_afzal_butt ?

Hamza Afzal Butt · Answer

@kimberly_cash Agree with all your points.

Hamza Afzal Butt · Answer

@khizar_hamza There are always two sides of a picture.

Kenneth Crocker · Answer

@khizar_hamza @hamza_afzal_butt Agreed

Hamza Afzal Butt · Answer

@dogukan_tezcan True.

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Andrew Kiesow · Answer

I'd love to try it! Have only heard good things.

Hamza Afzal Butt · Answer

@veselin_kostov I am alongside you on this.

What are your thoughts on 4-day work week? Does it improve the overall productivity?

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