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Case study: A four day week with Zync Digital

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At Zync Digital they do things differently. We asked them how a four day week benefits the company and staff.

How to ask your employer for a 4 day work week

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If you want to speak to your employer about implementing a 4-day-work-week, we’ve put together some tips for you.

Why a 4 Day Work Week is the future

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Employees enjoy higher job-satisfaction, Employers benefit from increased work output; what’s not to love? See why a 4-day week’s enough.

A return to the office? Or working remotely?

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

Could Japan Ever Introduce a Four Day Working Week?

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The four-day working week is sweeping the world with more and more businesses introducing compressed working hours, however, are we every likely to see such a working culture change in Japan?

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

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The idea for the three-part day was introduced in the 1920’s to offer some welcome respite for industrial workers accustomed to the long factory hours. Today it continues to be considered the norm, despite the colossal changes that have occurred over the past 100 years. Is the concept of equal work, recreation and rest really still the key to a healthy and fulfilling human life, and one which is impervious to developments in technology and societal shifts, or is it an institutionalised mantra slowly losing relevance in the modern world?

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Mind the gender pay gap with a four-day week

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Since 2017, companies with more than 250 employees have been obliged to complete a gender pay gap report to establish the fairness in the distribution of wages within their companies and the UK. Whilst this should be interpreted positively, as at least an acknowledgement of the giant white elephant in many workplaces, it potentially exposes more socioeconomic issues than the data alone aims to address.

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

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Undoubtedly one of the greatest fears, and most pervasive myths around four day week working is that it will result in a drop in salary. The idea of a 20% deduction in salary is simply not viable for most people, and some will be quick to interpret a four day week as four day pay. Fortunately, this is not the case in the majority of flexiwork positions, which continue to provide a full-time salary despite the benefits of being flexible.

The benefits of flexible working for employers

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Employers want the best employees and the best employees want to be happy in their work. Evidence shows that introducing flexi work schedules not only achieves this through improving productivity and cutting costs but gives employers the chance to create truly dynamic and progressive working environments. Whilst it may seem like it would only be a preference for employees, flexi work is now being incorporated into the growth and success plans of global companies and start-ups alike. The benefits to both employer and employee make transitioning from the fixed-hour, fixed week, fixed location working a no-brainer.