Will 2022 be the year of the 4-day workweek?

There’s no shortage of hand-wringing about how to recruit and retain employees right now.

Amid our current landscape, it’s not an exaggeration to say employee engagement is a matter of survival. Go under or stay afloat. And yet, even amid this shocking wave of resignations, many leaders are unwilling to mandate the move that many want: fewer days at work.

It’s true that loads of companies are aggressively upgrading benefits, perks and employee-friendly policies to keep staffers happy on the job. But relatively few have taken the bold step of enshrining the four-day workweek. Some have, with varying results. However, the data shows that adopting a four-day workweek typically doesn’t harm productivity. More often than not, shorter weeks are proving to be an “overwhelming success” for all involved parties.

If your boss needs more persuading, Conscious Culture offers a succinct summary of four-day workweek benefits, which include:

A better work/life balance.