Six-hour working day could soon be coming to the UK to give people more time to enjoy their social lives, experts have claimed.
Companies across Sweden have already adopted the shorter working day and found it improves staff productivity and happiness.
The aim of the move is to get more done in a shorter space of time and free up time and energy for people to enjoy their private life.
Toyota centres in Gothenburg made the change 13 years ago and the result was happier staff, lower turnover rate and an increase in profits in that period.
According to the Birmingham Mail , Filimundus introduced the new hours last yea
Linus Feldt, the company's CEO, told Fast Company: "The eight-hour work day is not as effective as one would think.
"To stay focused on a specific work task for eight hours is a huge challenge. In order to cope, we mix in things and pauses to make the work day more endurable.
"At the same time, we are having it hard to manage our private life outside of work."
A British company has matched the model, although there are no concrete signs of it becoming commonplace yet.
Liverpool-based Agent Marketing reported feeling more refreshed and energised since their work day was reduced although they did also note how strange it feels.
"The extra time in the evening gives people a chance to reflect on their working day at home and think about solutions to problems," said Jeanette Gill, head of communications
The company has already been approached by others in the UK asking for advice on how to implement their own six-hour workday
0 comments: