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streamGo and the transition to a 4-day working week

Here at Four Day Week we are incredibly excited to speak to progressive companies that are embracing a flexible working

A return to the office? Or working remotely?

In just over twelve months, the working lives of millions has been forcibly altered in a way not seen before.

Relaxing at Interview – 2 Tips by Chris Cutting

We spoke to Chris Cutting from CV Advisor about his top-tips for relaxing when you're at an important job interview

How do you know when to move on from your job?

In career planning, recognising where you are in relation to development and job satisfaction is important. It helps give clarity.

CV: Relevant or Not to Bonus Reviews?

Chris Cutting advises how a resume can help you when it comes to negotiating a bonus or pay-rise at work.

The Job Market – Understand it & Navigate it

Chris Cutting provides some helpful insights and tips into the current job market for Candidate Driven and Job Driven roles.

will we return to the office after Covid 19?

A return to the office? Or is working from home the new normal?

Surveys conducted show that most UK employees would prefer to continue working from home after the pandemic has passed.

How many pages should a CV be? By Chris Cutting

CV Adviser sees this question asked on Linkedin regularly and it’s a good question. here's our thoughts on CV length.

Is a CV writer worth using? By Chris Cutting

Should you be using a CV writer? CV Adviser's Chris Cutting explains the benefits and what to look out for.

CV Hacks #3 – Your LinkedIn Profile and Job Hunting

The last of three resume hacks from CV Adviser, aimed at increasing the chances of success with online job hunting.

Hack #2 – Importance of My CV and LinkedIn Profile

Following on from the previous blog from CV Adviser, we look into getting the best out of your LinkedIn CV!

Can a positive working culture promote success?

Synergy Vision won a trio of awards for pioneering a positive working culture. Find out more about their success here!

Hack #1 – Your CV & Applicant Tracking Systems

Make sure you're formatting your CV correctly to increase your chances of being seen by employers and getting the job!

MasterChef 2020: flexible working the key to success

We spoke with MasterChef's Jasmeet Dial about his success in the competition and how a four day week helped him.

Should a Personal Statement/Profile be included on a CV?

Should a personal statement be included on a CV and what should it comprise of? Four Day Week finds out!

best binge worthy tv shows when working from home

Best binge worthy series for remote workers

As we're currently working from home due to quarantine, we've put together a list of recommended TV shows to binge.

How coronavirus may change the future of work

How coronavirus may change future working

Will the coronavirus have a long lasting impact on how we work? We look at what this outbreak could change.

ten films to watch whilst working from home

Ten films to help you ‘unwind’ when working from home

Running out of films to watch whilst in quarantine? We've compiled a list of ten films to keep you entertained!

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Working from home: tips for mobility and staying healthy

We've teamed up with expert health coach, Mark Hallam, to bring home workers a routine to help with their mobility!

Do hobbies have a place on my CV? By Chris Cutting

We spoke with Chris Cutting, CV expert and experienced recruiter, about what hobbies can say about you on your CV.

Does flexible working benefit the environment?

We took a look at surveys and evidence to see whether flexible working and four day weeks benefit the environment.

Yoga Release for Those Stuck at Home

We've teamed up with yoga instructor , Robyn McLaren, to bring you some stretches which you can do from home.

working underneath a palm tree with laptop

The best meeting & teleconference tools for home working

Videoconferences and webinars are an increasingly popular way for people working remotely to stay connected and undertake important meetings and

Working from home tips during the coronavirus outbreak

The extraordinary coronavirus situation means that suddenly hundreds of thousands of us are either already working from home, or at

Walking the talk with Future Tonic – Four Day Week

Individual and collective aspirations keep the world of work constantly evolving. Staying ahead of the curve and ensuring an increasingly

Productivity, happiness and the working week

A lot of discussion has been ignited with the results of a recent trial that seems to empirically demonstrate that

Flexi Working Can Help Stop the Spread of Coronavirus

Global pandemics may be rare, but the recent coronavirus outbreak demonstrates that communities are still vulnerable to health scares

Progressive research: adapting to human behaviour at The Mix

Four Day Week caught up with Tash Walker, founder of The Mix, a 6-year old research agency successfully adopting a

Integrating a four day week at Type A Media

Four day weeks are generating a lot of noise right now. Some companies are trialling it, others incorporating it on

Could Japan Ever Introduce A Four Day Working Week?

The four-day working week is sweeping the world with more and more businesses introducing compressed working hours, however, are we

Interview with Skills4Women: Flexibility is key

As part of our guest blog series, Four Day Week has had the opportunity to discuss flexi-work with Shirley from

The bank holiday effect and the 4 day work week

The notion of working less always seems like a progressive idea. We like that kind of progress. To work less

Looking at 2019 and the Four Day Week

A lot of buzz surrounding the four day week has already been generated throughout 2018 and, as we enter the

8 hours work. 8 hours recreation. 8 hours rest.

The idea for the three-part day was introduced in the 1920’s to offer some welcome respite for industrial workers accustomed

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Mind the gender pay gap with a four-day week

Since 2017, companies with more than 250 employees have been obliged to complete a gender pay gap report to establish

Does a four day week mean I’ll earn less?

Undoubtedly one of the greatest fears, and most pervasive myths around four day week working is that it will result

The benefits of flexible working for employers

Employers want the best employees and the best employees want to be happy in their work. Evidence shows that introducing

Benefits of flexible work for employees

The concept of flexiwork challenges what most people consider to be “normal” working hours that make up a typical working

Progressive methods and ninja powers at Think Productive

Progressive methods and ninja powers are key to maximising the use of our time in the workplace. The productivity gurus

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How a four day week works at Blackbird Collective

As part of the Four Day Week guest-blog series we have been talking to a number of progressive companies who are

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