Will Your Weekends Be Getting Longer? Or Shorter?
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The Scoop
It’s a tough time for talent. College graduates can’t find jobs. Companies continue to push for return to office. And, rising from the ash heap of industrial history, the six-day workweek is now rearing its ancient head.
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A Resume Builder survey of 800 companies this spring found one in 10 plans to institute a six-day workweek in 2025. And at least one company and one country have decided they can’t wait until next year.
Oddly, this move comes at the exact moment that generative AI is poised to usher in an era of four-day workweeks.
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The good news? In the long run, the four-day workweek seems likely to win out, given its impressive start.
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The companies, academics, and governments that have done studies on the four-day workweek have almost universally found it makes employees more productive. (Increased productivity, of course, is exactly what automaker Henry Ford had in mind when he famously rolled out a 40-hour workweek back in 1926.)
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Now, a year after 61 companies in the United Kingdom raised their hands to participate in a pilot study of the four-day workweek, 89% of those organizations have decided to keep the shorter workweek and 51% have made it a permanent fixture. Those companies report happier employees
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To ensure that organizations adopting a shorter workweek maintain their productivity, they should:?
? Tap into employees. No one better knows where time is squandered and which processes should be automated — put that AI to work.
? Cut meeting bloat
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? Set clear, visible goals
Obviously, not every business leader agrees that the future holds a four-day workweek. Notably, Jamie Dimon, the CEO at JPMorgan Chase, sees the workweek . . . shrinking to 3 1/2 days.
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Enjoy the long weekends! Better days are ahead.
By the Numbers
The Last Word
“The four-day workweek, augmented by the power of AI, is not a radical concept; it’s a practical and necessary evolution. By prioritizing well-being and embracing a more balanced approach to work, we can unlock a future where both individuals and businesses thrive.” — Ryan Mills, senior delivery director and transformation partner at Slalom, in an article on LinkedIn
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Has your organization considered shortening the workweek? Lengthening it? In either case, what were your considerations?
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4 个月The length of our weekends is often tied to the evolving work culture and personal priorities. With trends like flexible working and the four-day workweek gaining traction, longer weekends could enhance productivity, creativity, and work-life balance. However, for industries driven by tight deadlines, shorter weekends might still persist. It’s all about finding the right balance that caters to both personal well-being and professional demands.
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6 个月The human element isn't just a job. it is necessary to balance between work requirements and life requirements
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6 个月Holistic well-being is integral to a productive and fulfilling workday. By adopting practices that support physical, mental, emotional, and social health, organizations can create work environments that not only enhance employee satisfaction but also drive long-term success. Integrating holistic well-being into workdays isn't just a trend; it's a necessity for sustainable business growth in a world where the boundaries between work and personal life are increasingly blurred.
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7 个月There are always those who will work longer hours (and days) to have the job done (and well done) instead of those who would take advantage of shorter weeks and leave affairs unfinished. Companies willing to implement shorter weeks should first review theirs processes and priorities to “squeeze” regular tasks into a 4days week otherwise the same core performers will continue to work on weekends to accomplish the tasks.