The concept of a four-day work week has gained traction in the UK, but how feasible is it in other...
Productivity
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Few organisations have taken steps to make the four-day week a reality.
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Employees who receive financial incentives also temporarily perform better in tasks they do not receive a bonus for, research has found.
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Almost nine in 10 organisations taking part in the four-day week trial are likely to continue with a shorter working week beyond the six-month pilot.
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Atom Bank has seen positive four-day week results, including increased staff retention and productivity.
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Hybrid working research by JLL shows that employees need areas in the office for focused work they might otherwise do at home.
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The average British household is £8,800 poorer than its equivalent in five comparable countries, research has found.
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The GMB calls for a maximum workplace temperature to be set to protect the health and safety of workers during heatwaves.
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As skills shortages hamper the productivity of so many businesses, could 'micro-upskilling' enhance employees' capabilities?
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Frasers Group, the retail empire that owns brands including House of Fraser and Sports Direct, has banned staff from working...
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Staff shortages are affecting UK businesses' ability to grow, with nearly three in 10 saying they have had to turn down work.
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What are the legal and practical considerations of moving to the four-day a week working model?
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Research finds that almost a third of employees have 'secret' skills including leadership and project management not used in their daily job.
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Workforce wellbeing and job design: Stephen Bevan talks to Oven-Ready HR
by Chris Taylorby Chris TaylorIn this episode of Oven-Ready HR, Chris Taylor talks to Stephen Bevan, head of HR research development at the Institute...
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Does a four day week work? Charlotte Lockhart speaks to Oven-Ready HR
by Chris Taylorby Chris TaylorCharlotte Lockhart, co-founder of 4 Day Week Global speaks to Chris Taylor about this new way of working.