Four Days Is Enough

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Four Days Is Enough

One new UK study might help convince companies that a 32-hour workweek is the way of the future. By Emma Ascott

• 4 Day Week Global, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the concept of a shortened workweek, recently conducted a study that evaluated the success of 61 U.K. companies and their 2,900 employees in implementing a four-day workweek. 
• An overwhelming majority of businesses (92%) that took part in the study said they intend to keep their four-day workweek. 
• This study has uncovered huge advantages for employees’ wellbeing and efficiency when their work hours are cut back.  

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Culturally Diverse Workforces Require Bespoke Mental Health Support

Research has shown that people from some minority backgrounds are more likely to experience poor mental health outcomes. Companies can help by providing more tailored, culturally sensitive, and inclusive mental health support for all employees. By Sheya Michaelides

• There are barriers for specific minority groups to access mental health support in the workplace. Knowing what these barriers are is the first step toward supporting individuals from these groups.
• Personalized mental health support is a solution to improving mental health outcomes at work, but this requires training, understanding, and insight into individual needs.
• A top-down commitment to understanding the needs of all employees can foster a sense of psychological safety at work.

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The more we bring our authentic selves to our work, the more we’re going to resonate with people. Cat Johnson ??

The Latest News Stories And Headlines Impacting the World Of Work:

?? Federal Labor Union Opposes Defense Department Workforce Cuts

The American Federation of Government Employees is sounding the warning bell after House Appropriations Committee (HAC) leadership proposed reducing the Defense Department civilian workforce, according to Federal News Network.  

In a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees defense subcommittees, the union showed its opposition to the suggestions from HAC defense subcommittee chairman Ken Calvert to reduce the DoD civilian workforce through attrition. Read Why It Matters.

?? Salesforce Pays Matthew McConaughey $10 Million Despite Layoffs

Despite cutting 8,000 workers this year, Salesforce still invested heavily in the star power of Matthew McConaughey — committing to a hefty $10 million annual salary for the actor to serve as its “creative adviser and TV pitchman.” Read Why It Matters.

?? Hundreds Of Amazon Employees Show Support For Return-To-Office Policy

After thousands of Amazon employees voiced their opposition to the company’s return-to-office mandate by creating a Slack channel, some staff decided to create a new one in order to demonstrate their backing of the policy.  

Despite this show of support, it seems that employees are still overwhelmingly in favor of the original channel that is against the RTO plan, according to Business Insider. Read Why It Matters.

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