Long story short: These companies are making work better for everyone

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published Updated 1 Min Read

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It’s time to make work better, for everyone.

After almost two years of the pandemic, employees have a different relationship with their jobs, and the expectations for what their employer provides are higher than ever. Fortunately, many employers are stepping up to the plate: experimenting with a 4-day workweek, providing top-notch culture, and rethinking ways to support all employees’ diverse needs.

Just 15% of U.S. employers offer a four-day schedule, according to the Society for Human Resource Management, yet the rise of flexible and remote working arrangements, as well as advancements in technology, could soon make this idea a reality for more workers.

While this practice is increasingly common in European countries, associate editor Amanda Schiavo rounds up which companies are leading the way: Wonderlic, Bolt, and Service Direct are a few of the U.S.-based companies experimenting with this truncated schedule.

Alyssa Place
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Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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