Businesses that have adopted the four-day week are reporting an upturn in productivity and a happier workforce.
A survey published in the Henley Business School report, The four-day week: The pandemic and the evolution of flexible-working , reveals that most businesses have seen improved quality of work (64%), ability to attract and retain the right talent (68%), and employees feeling less stressed at work (78%).
Plus, businesses which have introduced a four-day week say they are making significant financial savings by reducing costs, with those surveyed claiming to have saved an estimated £104bn, approximately 2.2% of the UK’s annual turnover.
