THE FOUR-DAY WORKWEEK:
A future-forward blueprint for workplace success.
The four-day workweek is about so much more than time.
It changes a worker’s goalpost from hours clocked to impact made.
It increases revenues and prioritizes productivity.
It saves money by reducing burnout, sick days, and turnover.
It redefines grey areas by encouraging crystal-clear objectives.
It shows workers that you care.
Data supports the four-day workweek.
A white paper by Perpetual Guardian, The University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), and MinterEllisonRuddWatts measured an eight-week trial among 240 staff. Over nearly two months, workers were asked to work for 30 hours per week (instead of 37.5) without a reduction in pay.
The results are staggering:
Employee engagement levels increased significantly.
Surveys showed a 40% difference when comparing pre and post-trial results.
Staff stress levels lowered.
Over just 8 weeks, staff stress levels shifted from 45% to 38%.
Profit per employee increased by 14.5%
Not only were employees working less, but they were working better.
Meeting times were cut in half.
Employees began to be more intentional with time and moved meetings from an hour to 30 minutes. They also came prepared with an agenda and desired outcomes.
Work-life balance was boosted dramatically.
Survey ratings showed work-life balance going from 54% pre-trial to 78% post-trial. The four-day workweek gave workers the gift of time by being about to reconnect with families and enjoy leisure.
Now, imagine what could happen if the policy was implemented permanently.
The four-day workweek is the ultimate fix for a workplace culture do-over.
92% of surveyed U.S. workers say a four-day workweek would improve mental health and productivity
Worker burnout is frighteningly high, with 67% of surveyed workers experiencing increased burnouts in 2021
More than a third of workers are looking for a new job
U.S. employers spend $2.9M per day looking for replacement workers
A four-day workweek can retain employees, maximize output, and attract prime talent.
A four-day workweek is a trailblazing differentiator for companies.
On Google Trends in June 2022, the term “four-day workweek” was searched the most times in history
Companies worldwide are engaging in four-day workweek pilot programs, including the U.S., Ireland, Scotland, Spain, Japan, Iceland
Atom Bank saw a 500% increase in job applications after announcing a permanent four-day workweek
Research from Henley Business School shows that two-thirds of companies believe a four-day week will be essential for future business success
A four-day workweek requires strategic implementation to work.
A four-day workweek is great in theory, but changing your company culture is no joke. Humans First’s Day Back System teaches workers how to be 20%+ more effective at their roles. The result is a renewed focus on effectiveness at work, improved engagement, and measurable successes to celebrate as a team.