Many reports show companies are demanding employees return to the office ahead of the new year. Many employees have expressed their dislike for the return to the office while contemplating quitting for a fully remote job. As a business owner or head of HR, you could make a compromise that will benefit all parties involved.

Try introducing a 4-day work week in the new year. The results of the “4-Day Week Global” pilot program are in, and it shows the shortened week benefits both employees and companies. The non-profit organization 4 Day Week Global ran the program for six months and involved 33 companies and 903 workers. Workers did not see a reduction in pay. After six months, 27 participating companies responded by saying they would not go back to a 5-day work week. Ninety-seven percent of participating workers who responded after the trial also said they want to keep the shorter work week.

Employees cited lower levels of stress, fatigue, insomnia, and burnout and improvements in overall health as reasons to keep the new schedule. Participating companies also reported an increase in company earnings. The survey showed average revenue rose 38 percent. Some company leaders said the staff was more engaged and dedicated to hitting company goals.

In case you’re looking for a new job with a shorter work week, according to Newsweek, Awin, Basecamp, Kickstarter, and the Wanderlust Group all have a 4-day work week.

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