Would you work if money was no object? 💻 Most Brits wouldn't - it's a peculiarly British problem
. By the end of the six month experiment run by the 4 Day Week campaign, almost all of the 61 employers involved expressed a keen interest in keeping a four-day working pattern. Employees reported levels of anxiety, fatigue and sleep issues decreased and improved mental and physical health. Most firms in turn were satisfied with staff performance and productivity was maintained – and even improved.
What all of these examples point to is an increased desire among British workers for better livelihoods. Not only that, but they tell us something about how capable, adaptable and willing people can be to work hard in their fields when their needs are met. Countless studies, including a recent one from theBritish workers are making more demands of their employers across many industries, and that’s a good thing.
Even in the midst of tough economic times, studies like Randstad’s show that for British workers, money is not necessarily the be all and end all for everyone, with other things like flexibility and overall happiness becoming driving factors when choosing a job. Researchers fromfound that while happy workers do not work more hours than their discontented colleagues, they are more productive within their time at work. “Treating your staff right is the way to success,” added Short.
I’ve had jobs where I’ve worked long into the night, struggled to make ends meet with the little pay I received and even had experiences of harassment and racial discrimination from my employer.
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