Is the Promise of a Four-Day Work Week Just a PR Stunt?
What you should be asking your boss for instead
The world of work is changing. The shift to remote and hybrid working has led to a blurring of the lines between work and home — and with it an insidious increase in working hours, with no increase in pay.
Data from NordVPN revealed that in the U.S., remote employees are logging three hours more per day on the job than before the pandemic. In France, Spain, and the U.K. the day has stretched two hours. A recent survey by global online employment platform Monster further revealed that over two-thirds (69%) of employees are experiencing burnout symptoms while working from home. Despite work burnout, the majority (59%) are taking less time off than they normally would.
It's easy to understand why employees are seeking a better work-life balance. A recent survey of British employees found 56% would accept to earn less money for more free time.
The promise of the four-day workweek
In response to employee frustration, the concept of a four-day workweek is gaining traction worldwide. The idea is simple — take advantage of emerging technologies to increase employee productivity, and move to a four-day workweek with no loss in pay.
