Has your organization considered adopting a shorter workweek? With all of the changes we’re facing amid the pandemic, there are a lot of nontraditional suggestions being considered by large and small organizations alike. A shorter workweek is one option on the table for some companies.
Here are some of the reasons employers may be considering moving to a shorter workweek:
- It could help employers keep more employees on staff during times of economic slowdown by allowing workers to stay on board with a lower salary and shorter hours. Thus, fewer layoffs are needed, and there’s more flexibility to ramp up again quickly in the future without having to hire more people.