4-Day Workweek Made Permanent , for Most UK Companies That Took Part in Trial.<br />In 2022, 61 U.K. firms took part in the world's <br />largest four-day workweek pilot program.<br />New research shows that 54 companies <br />are still continuing the policy, and <br />31 organizations have adopted the change permanently, 'The Guardian' reports.<br />55% of managers and CEOs have found <br />that the shorter workweek has had a <br />positive impact on their companies. .<br />82% reported improved well-being for <br />staff, 50% said it reduced turnover rates, <br />and 32% found that it helped job recruitment.<br />46% said that productivity improved.<br />Juliet Schor, professor of sociology at Boston College and the report's author, said that <br />"real and long-lasting" effects were apparent. .<br />Physical and mental health, and work-life <br />balance are significantly better than at <br />six months. Burnout and life satisfaction <br />improvements held steady, Juliet Schor, professor of sociology at Boston College <br />and the report's author, via 'The Guardian'.<br />Although many companies have found a four-day workweek to be a successful model, the U.K. government has "no plans to introduce a four-day working week," a spokesperson said.<br />Ultimately it is for employers and <br />employees to agree what working <br />arrangements work best for them, , U.K. government spokesperson, via 'The Guardian'.<br />... and we will be making changes to <br />our flexible working legislation in April, <br />including the right to request flexible <br />working from day 1 of a new job, U.K. government spokesperson, via 'The Guardian'
