"Working remotely is a priority for most professionals, especially in the wake of the pandemic. But can you imagine what it would be like if you could combine remote work with a four-day work week, instead of the traditional Monday to Friday structure that's all too familiar for white-collar jobs? That's the ultimate dream level of flexibility. A recent FlexJobs survey of 2,000+ U.S. professionals revealed"
"The department continued to note: "Researchers found a 65% reduction in sick days, and a 57% fall in the number of staff leaving participating companies, compared to the same period the previous year. Company revenue barely changed during the trial period - even increasing marginally by 1.4% on average for the 23 organisations able to provide data." A job should do more than pay the bills and enable you to get by. A"
A large share of professionals prioritize remote work and greater schedule flexibility. A FlexJobs survey of over 2,000 U.S. professionals found 61% would be more loyal if offered a four-day work schedule and about 68% would be less likely to leave if remote work was available. Historical interest in four-day weeks resumed after the pandemic, leading to the world's largest trial in 2022. The University of Cambridge reported substantial benefits in participating companies: lower self-reported burnout and stress, a 65% reduction in sick days, a 57% fall in staff leaving, and marginal average revenue growth of 1.4%.
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