How feasible are 4-day work weeks?

Can you really work fewer hours for the same pay while maintaining #productivity? Yes, according to employers and employees who participated in Iceland’s shorter #work week study. They shared their experiences with me and Ragnhildur Sigureardóttir at Bloomberg News. https://lnkd.in/gP7P8c7h #careers #4dayworkweek

Could the 4-day workweek make its way into mainstream America? Several companies have already tested it out. Here's how they did it and how it affected their employees and their bottom line. #investinyou #4dayworkweek #4dayweek #employees #workday

Can you really work fewer hours for the same pay while maintaining #productivity? Yes, according to employers and employees who participated in Iceland’s shorter #work week study. They shared their experiences with me and Ragnhildur Sigureardóttir at Bloomberg News. https://lnkd.in/gP7P8c7h #careers #4dayworkweek

Could the 4-day workweek make its way into mainstream America? Several companies have already tested it out. Here's how they did it and how it affected their employees and their bottom line. #investinyou #4dayworkweek #4dayweek #employees #workday

Burnout is not a job requirement. Although the 4-Hour Work Week may be unattainable for most.... Think about this....I previously ran a poll on this very topic and 85% of the 1,313 votes believed they could get 40-50hrs of work done in 30-35 hours. So yes, the 4-Day Work Week appears to be a possible reality for many of us. Yet Burnout seems to be an accepted part of work. I cannot speak as much for countries outside the USA but I think a big reason the American culture/work-week has turned into what it is for so many is that this country was founded by Entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs don't work 9-5, they work 5-9 and then some! And many do it because they want to, but that doesn't mean burnout doesn't happen. And for one reason or another this work mentality seems to have bled over into pretty much all working environments. But if we have learned anything over the pandemic it is that there are smarter ways to work for employees & entrepreneurs. I know for a fact that working smarter and limiting my working hours has led to more balance & happiness in my personal life AND has led to greater productivity and results for my businesses. 4 day work weeks are not a pipe dream, they are a reality. We can save 5-10 hours a week on commuting, have more energy and passion to do the work we are charged with, and get is all done in 4 days. Sure, it's not a blanket statement and life happens, but just think, what if you made some small changes to your weekly routine, how much could you improve your productivity while also being happier? Is "working" 40, 50+ hours a week the way by which we measure things, or are the results of our work what matters regardless of how many hours it takes? What do you think, would your 4-Day work week be a success? #4dayworkweek #productivity #entrepreneurship

Burnout is not a job requirement. Although the 4-Hour Work Week may be unattainable for most.... Think about this....I previously ran a poll on this very topic and 85% of the 1,313 votes believed they could get 40-50hrs of work done in 30-35 hours. So yes, the 4-Day Work Week appears to be a possible reality for many of us. Yet Burnout seems to be an accepted part of work. I cannot speak as much for countries outside the USA but I think a big reason the American culture/work-week has turned into what it is for so many is that this country was founded by Entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs don't work 9-5, they work 5-9 and then some! And many do it because they want to, but that doesn't mean burnout doesn't happen. And for one reason or another this work mentality seems to have bled over into pretty much all working environments. But if we have learned anything over the pandemic it is that there are smarter ways to work for employees & entrepreneurs. I know for a fact that working smarter and limiting my working hours has led to more balance & happiness in my personal life AND has led to greater productivity and results for my businesses. 4 day work weeks are not a pipe dream, they are a reality. We can save 5-10 hours a week on commuting, have more energy and passion to do the work we are charged with, and get is all done in 4 days. Sure, it's not a blanket statement and life happens, but just think, what if you made some small changes to your weekly routine, how much could you improve your productivity while also being happier? Is "working" 40, 50+ hours a week the way by which we measure things, or are the results of our work what matters regardless of how many hours it takes? What do you think, would your 4-Day work week be a success? #4dayworkweek #productivity #entrepreneurship

Burnout is not a job requirement. Although the 4-Hour Work Week may be unattainable for most.... Think about this....I previously ran a poll on this very topic and 85% of the 1,313 votes believed they could get 40-50hrs of work done in 30-35 hours. So yes, the 4-Day Work Week appears to be a possible reality for many of us. Yet Burnout seems to be an accepted part of work. I cannot speak as much for countries outside the USA but I think a big reason the American culture/work-week has turned into what it is for so many is that this country was founded by Entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs don't work 9-5, they work 5-9 and then some! And many do it because they want to, but that doesn't mean burnout doesn't happen. And for one reason or another this work mentality seems to have bled over into pretty much all working environments. But if we have learned anything over the pandemic it is that there are smarter ways to work for employees & entrepreneurs. I know for a fact that working smarter and limiting my working hours has led to more balance & happiness in my personal life AND has led to greater productivity and results for my businesses. 4 day work weeks are not a pipe dream, they are a reality. We can save 5-10 hours a week on commuting, have more energy and passion to do the work we are charged with, and get is all done in 4 days. Sure, it's not a blanket statement and life happens, but just think, what if you made some small changes to your weekly routine, how much could you improve your productivity while also being happier? Is "working" 40, 50+ hours a week the way by which we measure things, or are the results of our work what matters regardless of how many hours it takes? What do you think, would your 4-Day work week be a success? #4dayworkweek #productivity #entrepreneurship

I’m a huge fan of redefining the classic ‘work week’. Too often we get caught in archaic systems and mindsets. But, it's been proven time and time again that people respond well to being trusted to work on their own terms. More often than not, results are the same if not better. Coming from nearly a decade of running my own consultancy, I appreciate Hotwire's approach to this called Thoughtful Working, which encourages staff to declare when/where they think they’ll be more productive – on site, on clients’ sites or at home (Oh -- and we're hiring, DM me for details). If you’re a business owner, give it a shot. https://lnkd.in/grEiQmJq

There's lots of talk regarding the #4dayworkweek, as a way of reducing worker burnout. This concept has been around for decades and is no panacea. How do I know this? Because I used to work a 4-day workweek. I worked 4 ten-hour days and believe me when I tell you, they were long days. Even though I had Fridays off, you would not have known this based on the number of emails and voicemails that would wind up in my in-box on my day off. For the 4-day workweek to really work, the following needs to occur: Boundaries need to be set and reinforced. If someone is off, they're off...period. The workload needs to be re-examined. There's no way you can jam 60 hours of work into a 40 or 32 hour workweek. It's simply not possible, which may help to explain why workplace stress is up, and worker turnover is on the rise. People who agree to a 4-day workweek should be able to easily transition back to a 5-day workweek, if this scenario isn't what they thought it would be. We all need to learn how to work smarter so that the time we spend at work is more enjoyable, whether we're working a 4 day or 5 day workweek. #4dayweek #employeeengagement #employeeexperience #robertamatuson