U.K. Four-Day Workweek Pilot Benefits
A U.K. four-day workweek pilot has shown lasting benefits more than one year later, with companies reporting happier workers, lower turnover, and greater efficiency. Improvements in physical and mental health, work-life balance, and general life satisfaction have been maintained over the past year.
Key Points
- Success of the four-day workweek pilot in the U.K.
- Long-lasting benefits reported by companies
- Variety of approaches to implementing the four-day workweek
Pros
- Happier workers
- Lower turnover
- Greater efficiency
- Improvements in physical and mental health
- Work-life balance
- General life satisfaction
Cons
- Managing client and stakeholder expectations
- Adapting policy to challenging conditions