Here's why employees are opting for 5 days of work, giving up on high-paid jobs

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought some significant changes in work culture where the dynamics of workplace culture have altered considerably over the past few years, especially during the lockdown. The hybrid or remote working models adopted during the pandemic allowed employees to enjoy work-life balance and the flexibility to travel and operate from remote locations and now, a shift is seen where employees are opting for 5 days of work rather than 6 days and giving up on high-paid jobs. Here's why employees are opting for 5 days of work, giving up on high-paid jobs In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Rahul Bhalla, Co-Founder and CEO at Latin Quarters, revealed, “Employees are now accustomed to these models. After the 2 days off from their jobs, they are most likely to start their new week energized and motivated.” Highlighting a research that suggests people can maintain a better work-life balance by working 4-5 days a week, Saif Ahmad Khan, CEO at Luhaif Digitech, said, “Five working days a week have also proved to increase productivity and efficiency at work space. Every employee wants to be in the flow while working in an organization where things are running smoothly and they are following a particular pattern to get their job done.” Encouraging a hybrid model of working and a ‘Productivity Anywhere” philosophy, Nimisha Dua, CHRO at Grip, suggested, “Trust employees to demonstrate ownership and deliver on the task at hand to the highest quality without micromanaging them.