Is the 9-Day Fortnight Replacing the 4-Day Workweek?
In recent years, the four-day workweek has dominated conversations about workplace innovation. After a high-profile six-month UK trial involving 61 companies, results showed overwhelming success: 56 organisations extended the trial, and 18 made the shift permanent. The benefits speak for themselves. According to our survey, 92% of employees reported improvements in their personal lives and 84% said their professional lives also benefited. Unsurprisingly, interest in this model is growing employers considering the four-day week nearly […]
Is the UK Moving Closer to a Four-Day Working Week?
The idea of a four-day working week has been gaining traction across the UK workplace and for good reason. As flexible and hybrid models become more mainstream, many are asking whether we’re on the brink of a wider shift in how we structure the working week. Over a year has passed since the UK conducted the world’s largest four-day week pilot. Dozens of companies took part, trialling a shorter workweek with no loss in pay. […]