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.

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

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

South Africa’s first four-day work week trial shows some differences from other countries that have tried the switch — less than one in four employees took Fridays off. Among the 28 companies that started the six-month study in March, most were more flexible than global peers in allowing their workers to choose the day or times that best suited their needs, according to the research by 4 Day Week Global. In other countries, many chose Fridays not to work. The divergence was largely because of some unique South African traits, such as a number of people having “side hustles or embryonic entrepreneurial activities alongside their normal job,” limited options to do administrative activities online and travel challenges in a country that has poor public transport. About 71% of participants were women.

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?

🫡 Some insights about our recent polls on the "4 Day Work Week" The results are.... 🤔

Laura von der Groeben had the privilege to speak for SFP-EUROPA, the Union for civil cervices - based in Luxembourg! 🇪🇺 EU spirit 🇪🇺 👉 Topic: 4 Days Work Week Impact Embarking on the journey towards a 4-Day Work Week is all about trust. To make this transition successful, three key steps are crucial: 🔑 Define Values: Actively involve employees in defining company values. Their input is invaluable in shaping the foundation of the 4-Day Work Week. 🔑 Make Values Visible: Ask your team how they want to embody company values in their daily work. Their perspectives can bring these values to life in meaningful ways. 🔑 Enforce Values: Ensure clear communication of values and be ready to take action if they are not upheld. Consistency is key in maintaining trust during the shift to a 4-Day Work Week. A heartfelt thank you to the organization by Alexandra Botoş and the moderation by Alexandra Botoş and Florian Zachia! 🙏 The dynamic moderation by Alexandra and Florian added vibrancy and engagement to the event. Let's transfer the conversation to LinkedIn! What are your thoughts on successfully introducing the 4-Day Work Week? Share your insights below! ✍

In today’s fast-paced world, the traditional 5-day work week is being challenged by forward-thinking companies and individuals alike. 🚀 💼💡 Let’s see if it shifts towards a more balanced and fulfilling work culture.

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

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?