4 Day Week - 42 Jobs with a 4 Day Week 🚀

Before we get to the jobs...

As you may know, I'm pretty passionate about the 4 day week (32hrs @ 100% salary)

So today I decided to compile a mega list of benefits, here they are 👇

🏢 Benefits to the company:

1. Increased productivity: output doesn't change, we just naturally work more efficiently (known as "Parkinson's Law")
2. Costs reduce: e.g. close office 1 day per week, cheaper recruitment etc
3. Jobs get more applications: no surprise here...
4. Jobs get better applicants: it attracts candidates who... normally wouldn't apply
5. Increased employee retention: happier staff = longer employment
6. Better for gender equality: unpaid care disproportionately falls on women, encourages sharing domestic duties etc
7. Absenteeism reduces: healthier staff = less sick days
8. Increased diversity & inclusivity: increases talent pool by attracted those who require flexibility e.g. caregivers etc
9. Increased Innovation: well-rested employees = increased creativity
10. Less workplace conflicts: shown in many studies
11. More time for employees to upskill: time off can be used for personal development

❤️ Benefits to the employee:

1. Burnout reduces: shown in many studies
2. Staff sleep more: shown in many studies
3. Staff exercise more: show in many studies
4. Staff are happier: I'm stating the obvious here
5. Better work-life balance: I'm also stating the obvious here
6. Better for part timers: career progression is easier as it "levels the playing field"
7. Lower childcare costs: + more family time

🌍 Benefits to the world:

1. Reduced traffic congestion: less travel = less traffic
2. Better for the environment: less travel + office energy = lower emissions
3. Reduced healthcare pressure: a healthier society = lower burden to public services
4. More time to volunteerism: a win for society
5. Supports aging population: more time = better support for the elderly in society
6. Increased parental involvement: more time = more engaged parents
7. Boost to local economy: more leisure time = more local spending

What's stopping your company from trying a 4 day work week (32hrs)?

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