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Some would say it would give rise to extra long work hours and more workload on a reduced working period, while others would say this would bring more personal/pro equilibrium. So we consolidated the feedback from our network on the topic. You can click on the carousel below to read more. Comment below and share your views

💼 As we wrap up another Friday, I can't help but think about the concept of a 4-day workweek. Recently, I came across another fascinating article discussing how several countries have been experimenting with this concept, and the results are quite intriguing. Iceland, for instance, conducted trials that revealed increased productivity and overall well-being among employees. Similarly, New Zealand and Spain have been exploring the potential benefits, hinting at a global shift in the way we approach work. With these trials and research in mind, I am wondering if a widespread adoption of the 4-day workweek could be on the horizon? 🤔 #FourDayWorkWeek #FutureOfWork #WorkLifeBalance

Have you ever dreamed of having a longer weekend? Well, it might not be just a dream anymore! Different countries are experimenting with a 4-day work week, and Germany just joined the list. The goal is to maintain or even increase productivity while providing more time to enjoy nature and pursue other interests having become obsolete at the workplace. Imagine having a 4-day work week, followed by 3, 2, and eventually 1 day off. Sounds amazing, doesn't it? Let's hope more countries follow soon! #4dayworkweek #productivity #worklifebalance

Who wants some #SundayMotivation? I know I do. Despite ALL of the research indicating that a 4-day work week results in more productive and efficient employees, #CorporateAmerica still insists on a 5-day work week because "Those who want a 4-day work week are clearly just lazy bums who don't want to work anymore. Now get back to work. Those 3 dozen yachts I've had my eyes on won't buy themselves." - Every CEO ever You’re now ready to enjoy a relaxing Sunday and start your new work week empowered tomorrow! You’re SO welcome! #SoftwareEngineering #StaffEngineer #SoftwareDevelopment Pictured below: A billionaire who INSISTS that it must always be "raining diamonds" around him at all times. Each diamond is only allowed to be used once before being sold to lesser plebs at a 13,000% markup.

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀? 🤔 Greece recently introduced a 6-day working week for certain industries to boost economic growth. Would you support this change if it affected you? During the earlier parts of my 12+ years in recruitment. I often worked 6 to 7 day work weeks even though it was not expected of me. Now, as a parent of two, although my perspective has shifted to some extent. If I had to work longer hours or weeks, I would. This may be a unpopular opinion and I believe what you put in is what you get out (especially in recruitment). What's your take on shorter or longer working weeks? Share your thoughts in the comments or send me a DM! #WorkLifeBalance #EconomicGrowth #CareerPerspectives

Thinking about implementing a 4-day work week at your office? This is a great post from Evenings & Weekends Consulting on how to do it to get the most benefits for your team and for your organization. Strategy info includes: 1. Determine your measurements 2. Choose your model (Condensed or Condensed and Reduced) 3. Consider your programs 4. Understand the financial implications 5. Assess your workloads Have you implemented a 4-day work week? How is it going?

Six-day work week? 🤯 Greece is mandating a six-day, 48-hour work week! Does this not feel like a step back in time? We need our days off to recharge and rejuvenate—physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, socially. ✨ Let's hope other countries don't follow this path! ➡️ What are your thoughts on the six-day work week? To learn more, read the Global News article, "Greece is bringing in a 6-day work week. Could Canada follow?" at the link: https://loom.ly/b9yjAkM #WorkLifeBalance #MentalHealth #Canada #SelfCare #WorkWeek

Upon the initial few experiments with 32-hours work week in Japan and few EU countries, I had an interesting debate with an entreprenour who’s family office owes several businesses accross EMEA. In light of huge unemployment rates, especially among young people, I suggested that shorter work week could be the vehicle of increasing the work inclusivity in societies by employing more people. E.g. Instead of having 1000 employees covering the 40000 hours worth of labour in 40-hours work week, it would be possible to accomodate 1250 employees in 32-hours work week. On macro level it delivers equivalent of 25% new jobs. It has it’s limitations and does not work equally well in all types of businesses, but in my view it represents tremendous opportunity for mankind, especially now when some opinion makers are forecasting dark future when less and less people will be needed, because robots and AI shall grab certain type of jobs. What is your opinion about this possibility?

On the 78th Independence Day, I had the opportunity to speak about the four-day work week culture in India. Though it has its own ups and downs for both employees and employers, I believe that if an organization can find its own way to integrate the four-day work week, where employees or a set of business units can select this option without hampering overall productivity, it will be a win-win situation for both. In the past, even a five-day work week was a dream for many, but now employees, even in industrial sectors, enjoy a five-day work week culture.

Ok so maybe it's not THAT simple, but while a hot topic around the world is the 4-day work week, there is something that you can do... Get more done when you can, knock out easy tasks first and shorten that task list, create more efficiencies and better processes, and do the things necessary to do your job (and the jobs of your employees) BETTER. Find a company that cares less about a clock and more about results. Get your work done. Communicate effectively and regularly. And if you're a little light on a Friday? Voila. Four-day work week. #work #workculture #fourdayworkweek #fourdayweek #workweek #workbetter #worksmarternotharder #worksmarter