British tech companies now have the opportunity to participate in a six-month trial for a four-day work week, organized by the 4 Day Week Foundation. The initiative includes six weeks of training and workshops starting in May, with a London event on 17 April to provide further information. This trial aims to assess the effectiveness of a reduced workweek amidst changing workplace dynamics post-Covid. As flexible working options grow in demand, this shift may enhance talent retention and alleviate employee burnout, as evidenced by successful trials like those in Japan and Iceland.
The last UK study showed improvements in performance, productivity and wellbeing of workers, with the foundation pointing to Microsoft's switch to a four-day-week in Japan boosting productivity by 40%.
Nothing better represents the future of work than the tech sector which we know is an agile industry ripe for embracing new ways of working such as a four-day week.
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