Employers finding work\u002Dfrom\u002Dhome options aren’t enough to keep staffers from quitting might want to consider the 4\u002Dday work week. Read on.
Not surprisingly, that’s also translated into benefits for their employers. Companies report that fewer staffers called in sick or quit, productivity grew and revenue rose 35 per cent on average during the trial compared to prior years. Employers also said it made it easier to hire new recruits, a pain point for many in a tough labour market where skilled talent remains hard to find.
With results like that, it’s a wonder more companies haven’t jumped on board. Companies with shorter workweeks appear to be relatively rare in Canada, though it is picking up steam among a number of, and many other bosses appear to be warming up to the idea. According to research conducted by recruiter Robert Half, 91 per cent of senior managers said they’d support a four-day workweek and 69 per cent believe it could become a reality at their company within five years.
In the U.S., politicians have started taking notice and action. In March, a California lawmaker reintroduced legislation in Congress that would make a
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