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The verdict is in! There’s no reason to work 5 days a week. Some companies have been talking about adopting a 4-day work week for a while. Now, studies are proving its success! 33 companies in the US and Ireland switched from 5 days to 4 during a 6-month trial period. At the end of the 6 months, 27 completed a survey about their overall experience. Here are the results, courtesy of 4 Day Week Global: 18 are keeping the 4-day week 7 are planning on continuing the 4-day week, but haven’t confirmed it yet 1 is leaning towards continuing the 4-day week 1 is unsure Companies also saw a 37.55% revenue increase compared to the same six-month period the year before. Employees in the trial were just as enthusiastic as their employers. On a satisfaction scale of 0 - 10, employees rated their average overall experience a 9.1. Also, 67% of employees said they were less burned out during the period. Employees also exercised 23.7 minutes more per week and enjoyed a better work-life balance. At Value Logic Solutions, we know that having happy, healthy, and engaged employees doesn’t just happen. Creating freedom, accelerating growth, and maximizing profits isn’t dependent on how many hours or days per week you work. It’s about making the most of that time. Are you ready to work less and make more? Q. Would you adopt a 4-day work week? #managementconsulting #productivity #businessconsulting #consulting #4dayworkweek

Why is having a work-life balance so important? In the last post, we highlighted 3 major brands that are setting new employee engagement standards:: Mastercard, Salesforce, and Kaiser Permanente. What did one thing they all have in common? They’re all prioritizing work-life balance. Having a good work-life balance involves being present, making a bigger impact at work without sacrificing your health or happiness, and setting strong boundaries. Here are 7 reasons why having a work-life balance is important, courtesy of Course Correction Coaching: It’s better for your mental and physical health You’ll be more productive and engaged It increases your ability to think creatively You’ll be less stressed  You’ll be happier and more fulfilled The balance helps you improve relationships You’ll increase your chances of success At Value Logic Solutions, we’ll help you structure your organization to reduce stress and increase productivity to be a healthier company. One key way to do that is to strike a work-life balance that will help you and your employees perform at their very best. Are you ready to improve the work-life balance of you and your employees? Q. How do you improve your organization’s work-life balance? #managementconsulting #employeehappiness #businessproductivity #worklifebalance #businessmanagement

Major brands are setting new employee engagement standards. Here’s what they’re doing: Mastercard Mastercard has 100,000+ employees worldwide. Keeping everyone engaged is no small feat. Their plan: Fostering a learning environment: Employees are given development cards to outline their career paths to maximize their chance of success. Focus on employee development: Mastercard uses an AI program to evaluate the skills their employees need, and uses this info to help train them.  Holistic perks: The company policy for work-life balance is “when you feel well, you live well — personally and professionally.” Salesforce Salesforce’s employee engagement strategy relies on data and technology to analyze and strengthen connections between employees, managers, and their organization. Their plan: Selective automation: Salesforce balances technology and human interaction by automating some processes, but ensuring managers and employees still have enough time to interact. Extensive onboarding: All new hires are in a year-long marketing group for proper training before officially working.  Health-focused: Employees have a wellness reimbursement program that offers employees $100/mo for activities like gym classes, nutritional therapy, and concerts. Kaiser Permanente Kaiser is committed to creating a healthy, well-engaged workforce. Their plan: Corporate Social Responsibility: Kaiser prioritizes team building and community engagement with weekly and quarterly community outreach programs.  Mental and emotional investments: Kaiser is deeply invested in its employees' mental and emotional health.  Work-life balance: Employees have plenty of health insurance packages to choose from, in addition to PTO and sick leave. At Value Logic Solutions, we know that having happy, healthy, and engaged employees doesn’t just happen. By learning from what some successful brands are doing, you can improve employee productivity and thrive in your environment. Are you ready to improve your employee engagement standard?   Q. What are your employee engagement standards? #productivity #employeeengagement #businessconsulting #businessmanagement #employeeproductivity

What do massive layoffs at large companies mean for you? Opportunity. During the tech layoffs in one round: Amazon laid off 10,000 people in corporate and tech jobs Meta laid off 11,000 employees, or 13% of its workforce Google laid off 10,000, or 6% of its “lowest-performing” employees However, while large companies were leaning out and finding ways to navigate their slow down, there were tons of growth opportunities for smaller companies and people looking for work. While these large companies were laying people off, there were  5.75 million people unemployed, and there were 10.7 million job openings. In other words, there were nearly 5 million more jobs than people to fill them. At the height of the 2008-2009 recession, there were only 2 million job openings and 15 million people unemployed. What does this mean for you? Employees hold all the cards and are looking for the jobs they want. The employers who will be those who listen to what employees want and deliver. So if you want to succeed, it’s time to start thinking about what employees want. At Value Logic Solutions, we know that having happy, healthy, and engaged employees doesn't just happen. We’ll help you support your community of workers through better personnel management and refined operations strategies. Are you ready to hire the right employees and thrive in the future? Q. Have you recently changed your hiring strategy? If so, how? #managementconsulting #employeeengagement #businessconsulting #recessionproof #businessmanagement

What are the top productivity problems in the workplace? In our last post, we talked about how productive U.S. employees are. Today, we're discussing the top barriers to productivity. Here are some of the most common causes of decreased productivity, courtesy of Zippia: Stress: 41% of workers are less productive due to stress. Multitasking: 98% of the population can’t or has difficulty multitasking, and it can reduce productivity by up to 40%.  Social media: On average, employees spend 32% of their time on social media. Internet in general: 47% of employees check social media at work, and 45% read news websites.  Meetings, calls, and emails: In the last 5 years, employees said they spend 50% more time in meetings, on the phone, or answering emails—taking up at least 80% of their time. Now that you know the culprits, it’s time to address them. That’s where we come in. At Value Logic Solutions, we’ll help you structure your organization to be healthier by reducing stress and increasing productivity. We’re passionate about creating workplace freedom and accelerating growth, and we’d gladly help you accelerate yours. Are you ready to increase productivity? Q. What are your organization’s top productivity problems? #managementconsulting #employeehappiness #businessproductivity #businessmarketing #productivity

How productive are your employees? According to career experts at Zippia, here are a few shocking statistics about average employee productivity in the U.S.: The average employee is distracted every 3 minutes. After getting distracted, it takes an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds to refocus. A single distraction can eat up 26 minutes and 15 seconds of a workday. The average office employee is only productive for 31% of an average 8-hour workday, or 2 hours and 53 minutes.  The average employee is productive for 60% of their workday, or 4 hours and 48 minutes.  That’s a difference of 1 hour and 55 minutes, or nearly ¼ of the workday! 66% of employees believe they would be more productive if they worked from home.  Workers are 13% more productive when working from home. 13% may not sound like a lot, but that time accumulates very quickly. At Value Logic Solutions, we know that having happy, healthy, and engaged employees doesn’t just happen. We can help you structure your organization to adapt ways to improve employee productivity and thrive in your environment. Are you ready to boost employee productivity? Q. On a scale of 1-10, how productive are your employees? #productivity #employeeengagement #businessconsulting #businessmanagement #employeeproductivity

What do your employees want of you? You know what you want of your employees, but do you know what your employees want of you? Finding and retaining top talent is critical to the survival of an organization. Companies that know what employees want and deliver it will thrive in the next few years, while others will go out of business. Here are 5 things employees are looking for, courtesy of WorkRamp: Recognition and appreciation: Employees who feel a sense of belonging showed a 56% increase in job performance. Job stability: When employees feel secure, they’re more likely to enjoy being there. Work-life balance: 68% of workers stated they are more likely to change careers for a better work-life balance than for better pay. Career growth and development: Employees are drawn to tasks they want to do and things that stimulate them. Employees who feel unfulfilled often leave jobs 12x faster. Inclusion: Employees want to be included. Those stay in positions longer and produce better work. At Value Logic Solutions, we know that having happy, healthy, and engaged employees doesn’t just happen. We’ll help you support your community of workers through better personnel management and refined operations strategies. Are you ready to attract and retain quality employees? Q. How do you attract and retain top talent? #managementconsulting #employeeengagement #businessconsulting #consulting #businessoperations