Russell, Emma, Murphy, Caroline and Terry, Esme (2022) What leaders need to know before trying a 4-day work week. Harvard Business Review. ISSN 0017-8012

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Abstract

While there is no easy way to address concerns about how (and how much) we work, research tells us that no matter what we do, taking a holistic, long-term focus on the well-being of the workforce is the best path to both happiness and prosperity. Maybe the answer is a four-day workweek. Or maybe it’s something else. But we must start with an honest appraisal of how productivity and time trade-offs impact the well-being of workers. Before trying a four-day workweek, employers need to be aware of two important factors. First, a reduction in hours must also be accompanied by a revision of or even reduction in workload. Second, time at work could become even more intense and stressful for workers, even if there are productivity benefits to be had.

Item Type:	Article
Schools and Departments:	University of Sussex Business School > Management
SWORD Depositor:	Mx Elements Account
Depositing User:	Mx Elements Account
Date Deposited:	30 May 2022 10:06
Last Modified:	30 May 2022 10:06
URI:	http://sro.sussex.ac.uk/id/eprint/106172

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