'Physically demanding' | Asda ditches four-day week after complaints from 'exhausted' staff

Asda has axed its four-day work week policy after staff feedback indicated the extended hours were too exhausting.

The policy, introduced in September 2023, allowed managers to work 44 hours over four days while maintaining their regular pay. 

However, employees reported that the 11-hour shifts were overly 'physically demanding' and left them too tired on their days off.

Additionally, workers faced challenges with early starts and late finishes, particularly those dependent on public transport. Parents also found the longer days problematic for managing school drop-offs and pick-ups.