Many of the companies that participated on the planet’s largest four-day week trial are working a shorter working week one yr on, a brand new report reveals. 

In all, 61 organisations took half within the UK trial. Of these, 54 are nonetheless working the coverage (89%) and 31 have made the change everlasting.

When requested in regards to the results of a shorter working week, 82% of surveyed firms reported optimistic impacts on workers wellbeing, with half recording diminished workers turnover.

Critics of the four-day week have questioned whether or not the optimistic impacts reported in four-day week trials could be sustained long-term. Juliet Schor, professor of sociology at Boston School, which led the UK trial, mentioned that the brand new analysis suggests they are often. 

“General outcomes have held and, in some circumstances, have even continued to enhance,” she mentioned. “Bodily and psychological well being, and work-life stability are considerably higher than at six months. Burnout and life satisfaction enhancements held regular. Job satisfaction and sleep issues nudged down a bit, however the bulk of the unique enchancment stays.”

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