{"id":99470,"date":"2023-04-17T10:51:46","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T08:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=99470"},"modified":"2025-04-11T15:32:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T13:32:15","slug":"implement-four-day-work-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/en-gb\/implement-four-day-work-week\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Implement a Four-Day Work Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Businesses have seen a significant transformation in how they operate in recent years. The pandemic, rising inflation, and scarce, expensive <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/talent-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">talent<\/a> have led to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/human-resources\/trends\/top-priorities-for-hr-leaders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>half of HR leaders<\/u><\/a> seeing an increase in recruitment competition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Since your people are your greatest asset and critical to business success,<\/strong> offering a four-day working week can help <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/talent-management\/\">attract and retain the right people<\/a>. It&#8217;s why <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.henley.ac.uk\/defaultUploads\/Four-Better-Four-Worse-Henley-Business-School.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>almost half (46%)<\/u><\/a> of larger enterprises and public sector employers believe offering a four-day working week will be essential for future business success.<\/p>\n<p>This article will help you understand the principles of a <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/four-day-work-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>four-day work week<\/u><\/a>. Learn about the many benefits your organisation can gain from the global stage, and discover how to implement a four-day week with our step-by-step guide.<\/p>\n<h2>The Benefits of a Four-Day Work Week<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Remodelling employee working patterns is an opportunity business leaders must use wisely.<\/strong> That said, for a four-day work week to be successful, employees need to feel confident they won\u2019t be disadvantaged in prioritising work-life balance, for example, employees who set healthy boundaries around their existing working hours.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/templates\/time-off-tracker\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-99478\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ENG_Blog_banner_Time-Off-Tracker-2_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"time off tracker free factorial\" width=\"1000\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/17095004\/ENG_Blog_banner_Time-Off-Tracker-2_11zon.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/17095004\/ENG_Blog_banner_Time-Off-Tracker-2_11zon-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/17095004\/ENG_Blog_banner_Time-Off-Tracker-2_11zon-768x263.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>1. Improved work-life balance<\/h3>\n<p>The pandemic gave many overworked employees time to reassess and reconsider what they wanted out of their work situations. <strong>Most people didn\u2019t leave their job because of low pay or limited benefits; they quit for greater job flexibility and workplace happiness.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A four-day week helps workers balance their work with family and social commitments. Nonetheless, recent <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2021\/01\/work-life-balance-is-a-cycle-not-an-achievement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>research<\/u><\/a> suggests <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/work-life-balance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>work-life balance<\/u><\/a> is a cycle\u2013not an achievement. Employees who seek a continual harmonious relationship between work and personal life are more fulfilled and content. And that\u2019s a win for everyone.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Increased productivity and employee satisfaction<\/h3>\n<p>Employees spend, on average, almost 90 minutes of their working day unproductive, costing British businesses an average of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.totaljobs.com\/media-centre\/the-real-cost-of-the-uk-productivity-crisis-4500-lost-on-every-unproductive-worker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>\u00a34,467 per employee<\/u><\/a> every year.<\/p>\n<p>Adopting a four-day working week can improve productivity and employee satisfaction by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Creating a <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/company-culture-attract-retain-talent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><u>positive work culture<\/u><\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> A survey by <a href=\"https:\/\/styleguide.westfieldhealth.com\/blog\/wellbeing-and-workplace-culture-our-latest-research-and-free-e-book#:~:text=The%20research%20reveals%20that%20employees%20feel%20a%20clear,there%E2%80%99s%20a%20link%20between%20workplace%20culture%20and%20wellbeing.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Westfield Health<\/u><\/a> found 86% of employees say they\u2019re more productive at work if there\u2019s a good culture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increasing <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-increase-employee-engagement-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><u>employee engagement<\/u><\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>Only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/349484\/state-of-the-global-workplace-2022-report.aspx?thank-you-report-form=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>21% of employees<\/u><\/a> are engaged at work, meaning there\u2019s room for improvement. Increase involvement at work by valuing your workforce with a four-day working week.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retaining top talent. <\/strong>Real wages continue to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiringlab.org\/uk\/blog\/2022\/09\/26\/september-2022-labour-market-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>pressed by high inflation<\/u><\/a>\u2013making <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/promote-employer-brand-attract-talent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>attracting and keeping the best talent<\/u><\/a> challenging as workers seek better pay deals. Boost employee loyalty by offering flexible four-day working patterns that suit individual needs alongside competitive wages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Building a well-rounded team. <\/strong>If you have different team members working on projects from multiple time zones, offer a four-day week and plan workloads with individuals from the same time zone and hours worked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Reduced stress and burnout<\/h3>\n<p>According to research by Gallup, employee stress levels are at an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/349484\/state-of-the-global-workplace-2022-report.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>all-time high<\/u><\/a>. In fact, work-related stress is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1134359\/common-types-of-stress-in-the-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">most common type of stress<\/a> in the United Kingdom, followed by financial stress.<\/p>\n<p>A four-day work week gives people more free time to spend outside of work. Having a three-day weekend, for example, gives employees more time with family and friends, spending on hobbies and interests, and much-needed downtime.<\/p>\n<p>Offer flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours or annualised working patterns, to meet business demands and balance the needs of employees.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-99485\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pexels-fauxels-3184660_11zon-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The benefits of a four-day work week and how to implement it\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/17103043\/pexels-fauxels-3184660_11zon-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/17103043\/pexels-fauxels-3184660_11zon-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/17103043\/pexels-fauxels-3184660_11zon-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/17103043\/pexels-fauxels-3184660_11zon-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/17103043\/pexels-fauxels-3184660_11zon-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4. Positive environmental impact<\/h3>\n<p>UK-based researchers found that, by adopting a four-day work week, British carbon emissions will reduce by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/2021\/may\/27\/four-day-working-week-would-slash-uk-carbon-footprint-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>nearly a fifth by 2025<\/u><\/a>, contributing to the climate crisis.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s put that into perspective. A 20% reduction is similar to removing all private cars from the roads across the UK!<\/p>\n<p>Environmental Consultancy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/future\/article\/20230220-is-a-4-day-workweek-good-for-the-climate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Tyler Grange<\/u><\/a> measured the impact of the shorter work week on the company&#8217;s carbon footprint. The four-day work week resulted in a 21% reduction in the miles their employees travelled by car to and from their work base and attending meetings.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, businesses can reduce operational costs, such as office rent, electricity, and heating, by opening up workplaces over four days rather than the usual five.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reducing energy consumption by a fifth can save money and have a positive environmental impact\u2013helping protect the environment for years to come.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The Global Impact of the Four-Day Work Week<\/h2>\n<p>Countries across the globe have trialled a four day week and have responded to the results in different ways.<\/p>\n<h3>Germany<\/h3>\n<p>German start-ups and large enterprises have experimented with a shorter working week successfully. As a result, more than 150 companies in Germany have now switched to a four-day week on a permanent basis, with <a href=\"https:\/\/worldpopulationreview.com\/country-rankings\/what-countries-have-4-day-work-weeks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>71% of German companies<\/u><\/a> preferring it.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, Germany now has the least number of working hours per year per employee of all countries worldwide\u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/data.oecd.org\/emp\/hours-worked.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>ranked first out of 46 countries<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Iceland<\/h3>\n<p>One of the world leaders in the four-day working week, Iceland carried out two trials of a 35-36 hour work week involving 2500 public sector employees between 2015 and 2019.<\/p>\n<p>The trials showed a shorter work week reduced stress and burnout without affecting service provision or productivity. Hence participating businesses in Iceland reduced their working hours, and the vast majority, almost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/next\/2023\/02\/23\/the-four-day-week-which-countries-have-embraced-it-and-how-s-it-going-so-far\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>90% of the working population<\/u><\/a>, have reduced hours or other flexible working patterns to reduce perceived stress.<\/p>\n<h3>Japan<\/h3>\n<p>Japan\u2019s employees work an average of <a href=\"https:\/\/data.oecd.org\/emp\/hours-worked.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>1607 hours per year<\/u><\/a>. Compare that to Mexico at 2128 hours and Costa Rica at 2073 hours per year, and you can see how Japan offers much shorter working hours than other countries.<\/p>\n<p>Big corporations, like <a href=\"https:\/\/holdings.panasonic\/global\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Panasonic Holdings Corporation<\/u><\/a>, now provide a four day week to their workforce to encourage a healthier work life balance. Their new model gives employees a third day off each week during the year, and are encouraged to relax, pursue hobbies, or volunteer.<\/p>\n<h3>New Zealand<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unilever.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Unilever<\/u><\/a> trialled the shorter work week by paying its employees five days while working just four.<\/p>\n<p>The New Zealand-based trial lasted 18 months and showed an improvement in staff well-being. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/business\/global-giant-unilever-keeping-four-day-working-week-in-nz-after-trial\/6Q4KHHDJ3REMNMK3STNCTJISWA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>results<\/u><\/a> showed employees took fewer sick days, stress levels were reduced by 33%, and work life conflict fell by 67%.<\/p>\n<h3>Belgium<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/next\/2022\/02\/15\/belgium-approves-four-day-week-and-gives-employees-the-right-to-ignore-their-bosses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Recent legislation<\/u><\/a> in Belgium now allows workers to work a four-day work week. Although employees are still expected to maintain their contracted hours with the same pay, workers now have the option to work flexibly\u2013extending working hours each day while working fewer days.<\/p>\n<h2>Company Success Stories<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re still not convinced how adopting a four day work week can boost productivity, here are a few businesses across different sectors seeing incredible results.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Technology company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2022\/01\/05\/the-4-day-workweek-becomes-permanent-for-tech-company-bolt.html#:~:text=Employees%20of%20San%20Francisco-based%20tech%20company%20Bolt%2C%20pictured,U.S.%20that%20have%20moved%20to%20the%20shortened%20workweek.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bolt<\/a> introduced the four day week in 2021. According to an interview with its founder, 94% of workers and 91% of managers wanted to continue after the three-month trial. Bolt have embraced change on a permanent basis and adopted the four-day work week for all employees\u2013improving work\/life balance for its workforce.<\/li>\n<li>US-based <a href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/four-day-work-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Buffer<\/u><\/a> increased productivity and employee well-being by implementing a four-day working week. It saw a staggering increase in productivity and happiness among 91% of its team members.<\/li>\n<li>Project management software company, <u>Basecamp<\/u> has been well ahead of other businesses and implemented a four-day working week policy in 2008. Its four-day work week during the summer months every year allows employees to take advantage of lighter evenings and warmer weather\u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychreg.org\/mental-health-benefits-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>improving mood and productivity<\/u><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/templates\/employee-wellbeing-strategy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-99479\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ENG_Blog_banner_Bank-Holiday-Calendar-2028-3_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"employee wellbeing strategy template\" width=\"900\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/17095526\/ENG_Blog_banner_Bank-Holiday-Calendar-2028-3_11zon.jpg 900w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/17095526\/ENG_Blog_banner_Bank-Holiday-Calendar-2028-3_11zon-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/17095526\/ENG_Blog_banner_Bank-Holiday-Calendar-2028-3_11zon-768x263.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The Results of the UK Four-Day Work Week<\/h2>\n<p>A separate trial took place in the United Kingdom (UK) and included 70 companies and more than 3,000 workers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/four-day-work-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><u>Four-Day Week experiment<\/u><\/strong><\/a><strong> was a major breakthrough moment for UK businesses. Results showed shorter work weeks reduce employee <\/strong><strong>burnout<\/strong><strong>, stress, anxiety, fatigue, and sleep problems.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Secondly, the UK pilot employee showed work-life harmony improved. Some <a href=\"https:\/\/autonomy.work\/portfolio\/uk4dwpilotresults\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>54% of employees<\/u><\/a> found it easier to balance their work with family and social commitments. Positive results showed employees were also happier with how they manage their time, household finances, and their relationships.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from the results of the UK trial, campaigners support the four-day working week. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigissue.com\/news\/employment\/what-is-the-4-day-working-week-and-why-are-uk-campaigners-calling-for-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>The Big Issue<\/u><\/a>, shorter working hours can help tackle unemployment by giving more people access to flexible working patterns, for example, a compressed work schedule.<\/p>\n<h2>Implement Your Four-Day Work Week with Factorial<\/h2>\n<p>Follow our step-by-step guide and implement the four day work week at your company:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consult with your people.<\/strong> Find out employee thoughts and aspirations about their existing five day week and working patterns. An <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/internal-communication-and-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>internal communication tool<\/u><\/a> from Factorial can simplify the consultation process and provide transparency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Role model best practices<\/strong>. A top-down, bottom-up approach shows your people you are excited about new working patterns. Show your workforce how excited you are about new ways of working, such as sharing how you will spend your day off.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep salaries the same<\/strong>. Just because people will be working fewer hours does not mean reducing their wages. Base outcomes on <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/time-management-productivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">productivity<\/a> levels, not working hours, and communicate this regularly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start small. <\/strong>Test out your four-day week processes to measure success. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/hr-reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>customisable reports and metrics<\/u><\/a> from employee satisfaction surveys or <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/time-attendance-signing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>time-tracking software<\/u><\/a> to gather accurate insights and make future decisions based on fact, not a hunch. Configure the different types of absences and get complete visibility of everyone\u2019s working patterns at the touch of a button.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Create and track employee performance<\/strong>. Find out if your new four-day working patterns positively impact individuals with <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/performance-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>performance reviews<\/u><\/a>. Tackle any difficulties with new ways of working and reduce the potential for staff quitting for reasons you can resolve together, such as issues with childcare arrangements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document procedures<\/strong>. Store your new four day work week policies safely in Factorial\u2019s encrypted <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/dms-explained-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>document management system<\/u><\/a>. Securely upload, share, and organise all your company\u2019s documents for new and existing employees to access when needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>While you transition, don&#8217;t forget to consider these elements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>cloud-based HR software<\/u><\/a> to reduce traditional paper-based HR records and improve data security.\u00a0Automate routine tasks and make sure employees stick to their agreed hours, supporting a better work life balance.<\/li>\n<li>Since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.td.org\/insights\/5-steps-for-building-trust-in-the-workplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>one in three people<\/u><\/a> doesn\u2019t trust their employer, build confidence for reasons for change by keeping the whole workforce well-informed of progress and developments.<\/li>\n<li>Communicate your goals and empower your people to take ownership of new working practices by involving them in decision-making. Why not invite an employee representative to your next HR strategy meeting? They can give feedback on vital information to colleagues\u2013saving you time to spend on other business priorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-99486\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pexels-diva-plavalaguna-6146823_11zon-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The benefits of a four-day work week and how to implement it\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/17103442\/pexels-diva-plavalaguna-6146823_11zon-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/17103442\/pexels-diva-plavalaguna-6146823_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/17103442\/pexels-diva-plavalaguna-6146823_11zon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/17103442\/pexels-diva-plavalaguna-6146823_11zon-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/17103442\/pexels-diva-plavalaguna-6146823_11zon-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How to Overcome the Challenges of Implementing a Four-Day Work Week<\/h2>\n<p>Offering a four-day working week is no mean feat. Bear in mind that a <strong>20% weekly reduction in staff hours can be offset by decreasing recruitment, retention, and sickness costs.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shifting people\u2019s mindset from the traditional nine-to-five working pattern can be challenging. Support people by offering change <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/management-training-course\/\">management training programs<\/a> and monitoring employees&#8217; feelings through formal and informal discussions.<\/p>\n<p>Working longer hours over four days can cause some employees problems with caring responsibilities. <strong>Empower staff to choose their working pattern to suit their individual needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Start Implementing Your Four-Day Work Week<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no doubt adopting a four-day work week is a growing movement. <strong>Given that workplace norms, such as the traditional nine-to-five working patterns, have significantly shifted in recent years, businesses have the chance to remodel practices for the better.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New technology, like Factorial, can help you meet future of work demands and adopt a four-day work week. Streamline new processes with a range of integrated productivity and automation tools.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/get-started\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><u>Get started<\/u><\/strong><\/a><strong> with Factorial today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/get-started\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-98841\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Get-started_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"free trial for factorial hr software hris\" width=\"900\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/12151012\/Get-started_11zon.jpg 900w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/12151012\/Get-started_11zon-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/12151012\/Get-started_11zon-768x263.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Businesses have seen a significant transformation in how they operate in recent years. The pandemic, rising inflation, and scarce, expensive talent have led to half of HR leaders seeing an increase in recruitment competition. 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