Lately, it was in the news that some companies in Britain, Spain, Italy, Germany, etc are on a trial run in adapting the 4 day work week. And from earlier responses, the companies were mentioning that it provided better productivity amongst their employees…
What does the tribe say about this?
In the United Arab Emirates, the federal government had implemented it somehow and one Emirate already is following up the 4 days work week, but private companies are still adamant to follow…
Well as per my views its a great initiative and in case its showing positive response then it must be tried. A good way for employees as well to balance their work and life.
This may be useful in some sectors as Software, etc. This may be not recommendable to Construction, FMCG, etc in my opinion.
But it may be a good trial, who says no to 3days holiday in a week
Typically Indian companies have a standard 5 days work week and some industries have a 6 day work week. Even with a 5 day work week work gets spilled over to the weekends. Limiting work to a 4 day period would mean long working hours.
Adopting to a 4 days work week depends on various factors , industry type, the company culture, client requirement, labour laws and many more…
The sucess of this model of working will depend mostly on the nature of work. So companies need to run a trial version before bringing this model into practice which should suit the preferences of both the employees and the employer.
Hope this will not make out for some field operations. Just we got saturday off, due to this work days will 5 days a week but we have to compensate those work hours in five days which is hectic .
As per my view days will be hectic like less days more works !! but trial should be done by the company at least for 1 month to see the outcome and to get the more productivity and for better work life balance of employees.
Absolutely, the idea of a 4-day work week has gained traction as a potential shift in the future of work. Many studies suggest that it could lead to increased productivity, better work-life balance, and improved mental health for employees. Some companies and countries have already experimented with it, reporting positive results.
However, its widespread implementation depends on various factors such as the nature of work, industry norms, cultural expectations, and technological advancements. Certain professions, like healthcare or emergency services, might find it challenging to adopt a 4-day work week due to their continuous nature of operation.
Additionally, transitioning to a shorter work week would require significant changes in work structures, policies, and attitudes towards work. It’s likely to be more feasible in industries or roles where output or productivity can be measured independently of time spent in the office.
Ultimately, while the concept is promising and has potential benefits, its implementation on a larger scale might take time and necessitate considerable adaptation in how we perceive and organize work.
