Will a four-day workweek work in India?
2 years, 1 month ago

Will a four-day workweek work in India?

India Today  

Professionals can choose from a variety of flexible working choices whether looking for a job or trying to adjust at their current position. An employment schedule known as a ‘four-day workweek’ sees full-time employees working four days each week as opposed to the customary five. PROS OF WORKING FOUR DAYS PER WEEK This kind of work schedule adoption frequently has advantages for both businesses and professionals. Environmentally friendly: Working four days per week decreases the number of times a professional commute to work. CONS OF WORKING FOUR DAYS PER WEEK Even though this work schedule has many benefits, not all businesses or employees may find it to be ideal.

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Four-day work week: An idea whose time is all but sure to come
1 week, 5 days ago

Four-day work week: An idea whose time is all but sure to come

Live Mint  

In the old days, when a formal job usually meant a sarkari one, work flexibility meant something else. This week, the administration of Tokyo said that from April next year, it would give its staff the option of a four-day work week, with a full three days off. “We will review work styles," said the city’s governor Yuriko Koike, “with …

Four-day working week under Labour: How it could work and who is supporting it
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Four-day working week under Labour: How it could work and who is supporting it

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But, speaking to LBC, she added that flexible working was …

There’s nothing to fear from the four day week – and employers know it
3 months, 3 weeks ago

There’s nothing to fear from the four day week – and employers know it

The Independent  

Opponents of the government’s proposals for a four-day week – part of its “Make Work Pay” initiative, which will be unveiled in Parliament this autumn – have been busy conjuring up images of France. First of all, it’s worth pointing out that the government has flatly denied any plans to impose plans for a four-day week upon employers – or …

A four-day working week would help those who need it most – women
3 months, 3 weeks ago

A four-day working week would help those who need it most – women

The Independent  

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A four-day work week won't be on the horizon for decades
8 months, 1 week ago

A four-day work week won't be on the horizon for decades

Live Mint  

Billionaires and Senator Bernie Sanders agree on at least one thing: They see a four-day work week in America’s future. Some big technological innovations promise to make people more productive, but a four-day work week will not be the norm anytime soon. The Sanders bill also stipulates that employers can’t reduce pay if people work fewer hours as a result, …

Is the four-day week the future of work?
1 year, 6 months ago

Is the four-day week the future of work?

Al Jazeera  

Trials have shown that more flexible work hours benefit employees and companies. It’s possible to work fewer hours and keep the same level of pay and productivity, according to results of the largest-ever trial of a four-day workweek held in the United Kingdom. Traditional work routines were upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, and there’s increased demand for more flexible schedules. …

Is a four-day workweek as good as it sounds? California employees share what it’s really like
1 year, 7 months ago

Is a four-day workweek as good as it sounds? California employees share what it’s really like

LA Times  

It’s after noon on a recent Wednesday, and the kitchen and patio at ThredUp’s Oakland headquarters are packed. “I think we’re going to see more interest in this from the policy side, as well as from employers that are looking for ways to keep workers, to attract new workers and to keep their workers healthier.” The snacks are free, but …

Britons expect four-day week to be ‘the norm’ by 2030, new poll shows
1 year, 7 months ago

Britons expect four-day week to be ‘the norm’ by 2030, new poll shows

The Independent  

A majority of British people expect a four-day week to be the norm in workplaces by 2030, new polling has found. Some 65 per cent of people said they would support the government “exploring the introduction of a four-day working week, with no loss of pay for workers”, with just 10 per cent opposed to the idea. “We have no …

12-hr workday: What works and what doesn’t
1 year, 8 months ago

12-hr workday: What works and what doesn’t

Live Mint  

Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have allowed 12-hour workdays for factories, increasing an eight-hour cap. States with a substantial manufacturing base now want to retain their edge—they want to attract multinational cos by allowing night shifts for women and additional work hours. “The overall work hours in the week remain capped at 48, which means a four-day week against an earlier …

4-day week: 'Too short-staffed to work'
1 year, 9 months ago

4-day week: 'Too short-staffed to work'

BBC  

Four-day workweek trial: The firms where it didn’t work Getty Images Nearly all firms that took part in the UK pilot are keeping reduced hours – but not all are fully embracing the new set-up. Getty Images Many businesses need to operate five days per week, which means it's harder to reduce staff days, or they need to hire extra …

Four-day working week in India? Experts optimistic after UK’s successful trial
1 year, 10 months ago

Four-day working week in India? Experts optimistic after UK’s successful trial

Live Mint  

The four-day workweek debate is back! Six months ago, Britain kickstarted an experiment in over 60 companies allowing almost 3,000 employees to work one day less per week while retaining the same salary. Meanwhile, the idea 4-day working week is gradually gaining popularity in India as well. Ujjal De, Founder and CEO of KarmaV said that the success of a …

4-Day Week Trial in UK: What 'Largest Study' Says on Productivity, Work Stress
1 year, 10 months ago

4-Day Week Trial in UK: What 'Largest Study' Says on Productivity, Work Stress

The Quint  

Largest study of its kind: The study involved 2,900 workers from 61 companies across industries in the UK. What the study found: Compared to before the trials, of all the participants that were interviewed, 71 percent reported less burnout 39 percent reported less stress 48 percent found their job more satisfying 62 percent said they had better work and social …

We're talking about the 4-day workweek — again. Is it a mirage or reality?
1 year, 10 months ago

We're talking about the 4-day workweek — again. Is it a mirage or reality?

NPR  

We're talking about the 4-day workweek — again. Enlarge this image toggle caption Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Welcome to a new NPR series where we spotlight the people and things making headlines — and the stories behind them. A 2022 Ernst & Young study into the "future of work" surveyed more than 500 U.S. C-suite and business leaders …

Who gets a four-day workweek?
1 year, 11 months ago

Who gets a four-day workweek?

BBC  

How widespread could the four-day workweek really be? But such cultures can change, believes O’Connor: “We're starting to see examples of law firms moving to four-day weeks by switching from billing by the hour to billing by project value, or by reducing their non-billable overheads so that their teams are more focused on client work.” The viability of this shortened …

Four-day work week could help avoid burnout and boost productivity
1 year, 11 months ago

Four-day work week could help avoid burnout and boost productivity

Live Mint  

Boosting flexibility at work through changes such as a four-day week may both raise productivity and reverse the growing trend toward burnout, according to a panel of experts at the World Economic Forum in Davos. A four-day workweek for everyone may also help to make women, who often work two or three days, more financially independent and lead men to …

Will a 4-day work week be successful in India? Here is what experts think
2 years ago

Will a 4-day work week be successful in India? Here is what experts think

Live Mint  

The four-day workweek seems a novel idea. But in a country like India where a lot of organizations are yet to accept the 5-day week format, a 4-day workweek sounds like a distant dream. Experts have weighed-in the pros and cons 4-day workweek work in India Sushma Sharma, Director - Career Success Solutions, LaunchMyCareer said workplace happiness is a combination …

Five reasons why the four-day week won’t work
2 years, 4 months ago

Five reasons why the four-day week won’t work

Live Mint  

The four-day working week continues to gain momentum, with pilots taking place in the UK, Ireland, US, Canada and Australia. These schemes, which are being driven by non-profit coalition 4 Day Week Global, are supposed to “benefit everyone” by raising workers’ productivity, improving work-life balance and happiness levels, and reducing unemployment. To even maintain these productivity levels while working four …

The five-day work week might be fading away
2 years, 5 months ago

The five-day work week might be fading away

The Hindu  

A three-day weekend is not beyond anyone’s dream, and it may soon be a reality. Most trials of a four-day work week seem to increase or at least keep constant worker productivity. On the four-day work week, the new codes stipulate the requirement of a minimum of 48 hours per week; hence the employee will have to work for 12 …

Nearly three-quarters of employees support a four-day working week, says study
2 years, 5 months ago

Nearly three-quarters of employees support a four-day working week, says study

The Independent  

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Are 4-day workweeks, flexible hours the future of full-time?
2 years, 5 months ago

Are 4-day workweeks, flexible hours the future of full-time?

Live Mint  

A four-day workweek sounds appealing to workers. Meanwhile, 4 Day Week Global, a nonprofit foundation associated with Oxford University, is piloting a six-month trial of a four-day workweek “with no loss of pay for employees.” More than three dozen companies in the U.S. and Canada are participating in the experiment, with a total of 150 organizations and 7,000 employees involved …

Are 4-day workweeks, flexible hours the future of full-time?
2 years, 5 months ago

Are 4-day workweeks, flexible hours the future of full-time?

Associated Press  

A four-day workweek sounds appealing to workers. Meanwhile, 4 Day Week Global, a nonprofit foundation associated with Oxford University, is piloting a six-month trial of a four-day workweek “with no loss of pay for employees.” More than three dozen companies in the U.S. and Canada are participating in the experiment, with a total of 150 organizations and 7,000 employees involved …

Four-day work week, lesser take-home salary: The changes under the new labour laws
2 years, 5 months ago

Four-day work week, lesser take-home salary: The changes under the new labour laws

Firstpost  

If the new labour codes are implemented from 1 July, the work culture in India is likely to change. Four-day work week The proposed new labour codes provide companies with the flexibility of having four working days instead of five or six. Leaves As per the new labour codes, the eligibility requirement for leaves has been reduced from 240 working …

Majority of employers favour a 4-day workweek, survey shows
2 years, 8 months ago

Majority of employers favour a 4-day workweek, survey shows

The Hindu  

With a number of companies across the world proposing 4-day workweek for employees, a report has revealed that a majority of employers in India strongly agree that this model will help in reducing stress level. Over 60% of the employers strongly agree that the new 4-day workweek model will be successful in uplifting the overall morale of the organisation with …

Four Day Work Week, New Salary Structure: How India's Work Culture May Change Next Year
3 years ago

Four Day Work Week, New Salary Structure: How India's Work Culture May Change Next Year

News 18  

Four-Day Work Week: In India, the four-day work week may soon become a reality. The central government is likely to implement the four new labour codes on wages, social security, industrial relations and occupation safety, health and working conditions, according to a report. As opposed to the current five-day work week, employees might enjoy a four-day work week with three …

Is 4-Day Work Week the Future for IT, Bank Employees? Know How Companies are Adapting
3 years, 2 months ago

Is 4-Day Work Week the Future for IT, Bank Employees? Know How Companies are Adapting

News 18  

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the world in many ways since its emergence in 2020, and work culture across the globe is one of the major sectors that has been impacted by it. “We are changing the model of work away from measuring how long you are at the office, and moving that towards what are people actually producing and …

Is a four-day week enough to reduce work stress?
3 years, 3 months ago

Is a four-day week enough to reduce work stress?

The Independent  

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Editorial: What if every week was a four-day workweek?
3 years, 3 months ago

Editorial: What if every week was a four-day workweek?

LA Times  

It’s Labor Day and many workers are enjoying a rare long weekend. There’s a small but growing movement in the United States dedicated to making that happen by encouraging companies to try scaling back work hours while maintaining worker pay. That wasn’t specifically a study of a four-day workweek, as many of the workers just clocked less time on the …

Without careful design, a four-day work week could make inequality worse
3 years, 5 months ago

Without careful design, a four-day work week could make inequality worse

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With these benefits and challenges in …

From reducing carbon footprint, to easing pandemic woes, how four-day working week is gaining ground
3 years, 6 months ago

From reducing carbon footprint, to easing pandemic woes, how four-day working week is gaining ground

Firstpost  

The five-day workweek is a solution to a century-old problem of increasing production on assembly lines and boosting consumer activity, but there hasn’t been much improvement in labour productivity in India since 2016 Over 75 percent young Indian workers do not want to return to full-time office work post-pandemic preferring a remote or hybrid model instead, a report found, shortly …

4 Reasons We Should Have 4-Day Workweeks, According To Research
3 years, 8 months ago

4 Reasons We Should Have 4-Day Workweeks, According To Research

Huff Post  

Chip Somodevilla via Getty Images Sen. Bernie Sanders is pushing for shorter work weeks. “What ultimately was lost was just a bunch of bad meetings that people felt obligated to be in.” As a result, The Wanderlust Group made the switch to four-day workweeks permanent. “On average, job postings offering a four-day workweek receive 15% more applications than other job …

Indian workers work longest, earn the least
3 years, 10 months ago

Indian workers work longest, earn the least

Live Mint  

For white collar workers who have made an easy transition to working from home, the prospect of a four-day work week, as proposed by India’s new labour codes, created some excitement recently. Within India, it is the better-paid workers in cities who tend to work longer than their rural counterparts, data from the 2018-19 Periodic Labour Force Survey shows. The …

How would a four-day work week impact us?
3 years, 10 months ago

How would a four-day work week impact us?

Live Mint  

This week, the Labour Ministry of the government of India announced that under new labour codes, it would allow companies the flexibility of creating a four-day work week, something that global companies like Microsoft have experimented with in certain markets. France has flirted with the four-day, 32-hour work week, and countries like Finland and New Zealand are currently toying with …

The daily grind led to a four-day week and a new approach to work-life balance
4 years, 3 months ago

The daily grind led to a four-day week and a new approach to work-life balance

ABC  

It was a magical year in Berlin that made urban planner Bryn Davies realise there was more to life than the daily grind. "Ever since we gave our staff Wednesdays off, we've doubled our revenue, tripled our profits, slashed the amount of sick days taken and really improved every metric we measured," she says. "If you think about it, many …

The Pandemic Could Finally Usher In The 4-Day Workweek
4 years, 5 months ago

The Pandemic Could Finally Usher In The 4-Day Workweek

Huff Post  

Government employees of the small municipality of Guysborough, Nova Scotia, have worked half the week in the office and half the week at home for the last few months in order to reduce contact with each other and limit the spread of the coronavirus. But as wages stagnated over the last 40 years and more people involuntarily worked part time …

Four-day work week could be made possible by the experience of working mums
4 years, 6 months ago

Four-day work week could be made possible by the experience of working mums

ABC  

Adam Hart juggles leading his team of seven staff in a growing business with the demands of raising two young children. "They work out great ways to be really productive and really effective with their time management," Mr Hart says. "I really encourage people to think about if they're an employer and in a position to do so, to think …

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