The 40-hour, 5-day work week was first introduced during the Great Depression to reduce work hours and increase productivity. But it could be on its way to getting a huge makeover, as some companies in the U.S. and abroad move toward a 4-day work week.
Could your employer be considering it soon? This move has tons of perks – here are a few of them.
#1: A better work-life balance
We often blur the lines between work and a personal life. Especially if we work from home or have a demanding job, it gets harder to separate the two. But shorter work weeks give us more personal time – which can have a major positive impact on mental health.
#2: It's better for the environment
A shorter work week means fewer cars on the road! With people commuting less, that means less air pollution and less traffic.
#3: More productivity
Despite the conventional wisdom, workers are more likely to perform better and be more focused! Bolt, a company that moved to 4-day weeks, found it greatly improved productivity.
A shorter work week could be a major improvement for a lot of workers and for the environment. The 5-day job was a definite upgrade over 80 years ago – but our economy is due for another upgrade!