Four-day week trial a success - but would it work at your firm?

It can be miserable coming back into the office on a Monday – especially during a heatwave like this.

However, some lucky workers get the chance to enjoy an extra day off every single week, while still being paid for five days work.

Perpetual Guardian, a company which manages trusts, wills and estate planning, trialled a four-day working week over March and April, working four, eight-hour days whilst paying staff for five, according to the Guardian.

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The New Zealand firm saw staff stress levels decreased by 7 percentage points as a result of the trial, while stimulation, commitment and a sense of empowerment at work all improved significantly. Overall life satisfaction increased by 5 percentage points.