
Age 5-11
Age 11-16+
Total votes
Discussion about the prospect of a four-day week has been widespread following the results of a trial in over 60 UK companies. Voters considered the practicalities of a four-day week in relation to their own experience of learning and reflected on the impact it might have on the adults in their lives. Our older voters also considered the impact a shorter workweek might have on different sectors and industries.
"I don’t want to go to school for 4 days, I want to go for 5 because I will
be able to learn more. If we don't finish our work in 4 days, we will fall
behind.”
“It lowers the stress rates whilst allowing the workers to be more flexible,
do more work and have a social life / spend time with family.”
"I believe a four day working week would drastically improve people’s
lives and wellbeing. More and more people are suffering from burnout
and by working one less day a week it gives workers a chance to relax
and come back stronger the next week.”
We had a fantastic response from our Impact Partners this week.
This includes companies that took part in the UK trial of a four day working week as well as the Four Day Week Global Campaign.
Watch the videos below to hear the views of Dr Dale Whelehan, CEO of the Four Day Week Global Campaign, which is campaigning for a four day working week in organisations across the world.
Henry Stewart, Chief Happiness Officer of Happy Ltd a consultancy for leadership and corporate culture.
Louise Verity, Director of Bookishly, a supplier of gifts and bookish merchandise to the cultural sector.
Simon Girling, Director of Girling Jones Recruitment Consultants who specialise in the construction sector.