It's All About People

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This week’s It’s All About People covers:

🗓️ The four-day working week – is it here to stay?

💼 Our experience at Gateway HR

🗣️ Share your thoughts and experiences

🗓️ The Four-Day Working Week: A Hot Topic

If you've been following the headlines, you'll know the concept of a four-day working week is making waves again.

This time, it's under serious consideration by the Labour government, which has proposed making it a right for employees to request a four-day working week.

It's a conversation that's long overdue, especially as we continue to navigate the post-pandemic world where work-life balance has become a top priority for many.

But what does a four-day working week really mean? Is it simply a shortened workweek, or does it represent a broader shift in how we approach productivity, employee well-being, and business outcomes?

💼 Our Experience at Gateway HR

At Gateway HR, we've been living the four-day working week for over a year now, and I can confidently say it's been one of the best decisions we've made. Here’s what we’ve learned:

1. Increased Productivity: Surprisingly, having less time to complete tasks has led to more focused work and, in turn, higher productivity. Our team is more efficient and less prone to burnout, which means we're getting more done in less time.

2. Improved Employee Well-Being: With an extra day off each week, our team has more time to rest, pursue hobbies, or spend with family and friends. This has had a significant positive impact on mental health and job satisfaction.

3. Attraction and Retention: Offering a four-day working week has set us apart in the competitive job market and is another reason for our fabulous team to stay with us.

4. Work-Life Balance: For many, work-life balance is not just a buzzword; it's essential. The four-day week provides our team with the balance they need to thrive both professionally and personally.

🗣️ What Do You Think?

We'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic! Are you currently working a four-day week, or would you like to?

What challenges or benefits do you foresee with this approach? Whether you're an employee considering this shift or an employer wondering how to implement it, your insights are valuable.

Please reply to this email with your experiences or thoughts and we can share these in a separate newsletter.

For Our Hub Members! 

We have resources in the Hub in relation to the 4 day week, including an exclusive interview with entrepreneur Nigel Botterill on why he introduced the 4 days week at Entrepreneurs Circle.

Thank You and What’s Next?

Thank you for being part of our It’s All About People community. Your engagement and feedback are what make this newsletter a success.

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Next week, we’ll explore the new law and obligations around Sexual Harassment that are coming in to force in October (not long to prepare!)

Have a fantastic week,

Emma

P.S. If you're a member of our HR Hub, we have resources available to help you navigate the four-day working week. If you’re not yet a member, join us here for only £45/month.

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P.P.P.S If we have not connected on LinkedIn yet, I would love to connect

Events to Join in the coming weeks (click on the links to join us)

Back to School - Supporting Parents & Carers in the Workplace Lunch and Learn (free to all our clients or book a place if not) - 17th September 12pm

Make Work Pay – Labour’s 100 Day Plan for HR & Leaders (Free Webinar) - 18th September 12-1pm

HR Clinic (free to all, come and ask your HR questions) - 24th September 12pm