{"id":16443,"date":"2024-04-02T12:25:14","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T11:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/?p=16443"},"modified":"2025-04-17T14:21:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T13:21:26","slug":"will-the-four-day-workweek-become-more-commonplace-in-the-next-few-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/news\/will-the-four-day-workweek-become-more-commonplace-in-the-next-few-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Will the Four-Day Workweek Become More Commonplace in the Next Few Years?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Could we see the four-day workweek become more commonplace across the UK in the next few years?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Potentially.<\/span><\/p>\n

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61 UK-based companies recently trialled it for a six-month period.<\/span><\/p>\n

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And they found it had a positive impact on employee turnover, productivity and their business as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In fact, <\/span>89%<\/span><\/a> are still operating on a four-day workweek a year later, with 51% making it an official part of their policy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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But for four-day workweeks to be fully effective, workers will need to master smarter ways of working, as well as effectively using AI to support their work.<\/span><\/p>\n

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And for that to happen, L&D is essential.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In this blog, we\u2019ll take a dive into what\u2019s happening in recruitment right now, the most in-demand skills this month and how you can get ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What\u2019s Happening in Recruitment Right Now?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Here are some key trends from the latest <\/span>KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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