SWOT analysis of the 4-day workweek
The 4-day workweek isn’t an abstract idea anymore! The shortened week has been part of the landscape for the past 10 years as a possible way of raising collective performance and improving the work-life balance. We look at the pros and cons…
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Factsheet produced by ChatGPT (20 seconds) and proofread by Business Digest (2 hours) based on the sources cited below.
- “New research offers the best arguments yet for a four days work week”, Forbes 2022
- “Pros and Cons of a 30hours work week”, The Balance 2022
Companies in a wide range of industries – including technology, finance and healthcare – have been piloting the 4-day workweek (let’s call it the 4DW) as a way to increase satisfaction and retain employees.
There is a fierce debate, however, about whether the 4-day week produces the goods. While some studies have concluded that it can result in greater productivity and enhance the work-life balance, others have found that it has limited value.
And yet, everyone agrees that the success of the shorter week hinges on the way it is implemented: it needs to be tailored to the specific requirements and preferences of each individual in their professional context. In other words: a SWOT analysis is absolutely essential!
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