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THREE EMAILS? PICK UP THE PHONE!! More debate around the 4 day work week via The Wall Street Journal This article is interesting because it speaks about how much work is actually needed to transition to this new way. Changes in behaviour & process are required. At one organisation in the article the number of meetings were cut by a fifth and a new email policy was instigated which I love - after 3 email “volleys” between employees you must pick up the phone and speak to your colleague! #4dayworkweek

Even if 4-day work weeks are out of reach for most of us, we can learn things from those experimenting with them. For instance, at ThredUp, a company that implemented a 4-day week, "Managers and workers were trained on running more efficient huddles and volleying fewer emails. (One tip: Pick up the phone after three rounds of replies without a resolution.) Tuesdays were deemed 'maker days,' devoted mostly to uninterrupted focus work." Operating more efficiently can benefit us all, whether we use the saved time to get more done or avoid late nights and weekend interruptions. https://lnkd.in/eJGRUaR5

The four day work week concept just begs the question what if people worked smarter in the way article highlights (less email, less meetings) but still worked five days a week. If you’re working for the a mission based company, how much more could be accomplished and how much would US productivity go up (which translates to living standards)?

The four-day work week is making traction and workers (and their families) are loving it! Companies like ThredUp are making it work by: 🔍 Relentlessly examining work and organization behavior 💀 Killing needless meetings 🧘♀️ Staying flexible to meet the needs of customers and the business Similar to return to office policies, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to bringing this to life. Are you ready to take the plunge into the four-day work week? #disruptwork #transformation #futureofwork #keystothefuture

There is considerable ongoing discussion regarding the concept of a 70-hour workweek, with opinions divided on whether it is a viable or desirable approach. In my perspective, we may be framing the debate incorrectly. Instead of asking whether a 70-hour workweek should be implemented, it might be more pertinent to consider the following question: "How can we transform work into an engaging, enjoyable, and appealing experience, such that individuals willingly dedicate extended hours to their tasks?" Similar to how a Mother or Father tirelessly works around the clock (24x7), consistently fulfilling their responsibilities without taking time off or offering excuses. If we ask the right questions, we will have right answers 😉

How a Four-Day Workweek Actually Works, From the Companies Pulling It Off Fewer meetings, busier days, and other ways to fit a week’s work into 32 hours At ThredUp, an Oakland, Calif.-based online clothing reseller, moving its nearly 300 salaried employees to a Monday-to-Thursday week meant culling meetings, focusing on the most important work, and curtailing lengthy email exchanges. The shorter week can get hectic, and work sometimes spills into Fridays, but employees say having more time to recharge is worth it.  #hrm #Workhours #4dayworkweek #workforcedevelopment READ THE FULL ARTICLE IN THE LINK BELOW

Flexing a business to utilizing a (4) day work schedule is a great way to help reduce operational labor costs while the same time promoting team member recharge time. The trick is for company leaders to help with maximizing organizational goal performance success while the same time ensuring employees meet there personal financial obligations. Both of these dynamic focus items will need to be balanced and managed by company leaders to attain excellence for the business and its people

It's exciting to see the conversation around workweek flexibility gaining momentum, and I'm curious to see how more companies will adapt to these new ways of working in the future. #WorkLifeBalance #FourDayWorkWeek

A smart piece on the 4-day workweek with solid tips for making it work! Want to pull it off? 1. Reduce the number and length of meetings. You're down to four days, those meetings better be productive. 2. Shorten those email exchanges. Go lower tech and pick up the phone when there are more than three emails in the strand. 3. Focus on the most important. Prioritize the most impactful work, but hey, you'll have three days at the end of the week to recharge. #work #fourdayworkweek #employeeengagment #retention #morale #productivity

The four-day workweek has been a debate for a long time and more recently an experiment with companies in and outside of the US. Results indicate employees are happier, healthier, and more productive. What do you think? Would a condensed workweek be an improvement for you in your business?