I suspect some of the gains found in the trial companies will be short-lived if /all/ companies transition to a four day week.
At the moment, trial companies offer a rare and coveted perk. They’ll attract a large pool of candidates for their roles, and they’ll choose the best. Generally speaking, the best from a larger pool are better than the best from a smaller pool.
Trial companies will also retain their staff more easily. Four day week employers are hard to find, so no one would want to give up such a rare perk.
But the playing field levels off when all companies offer this perk.
So I’d be suspicious of the results of this trial. I don’t think four day week companies will enjoy the same success forever.
At the moment, trial companies offer a rare and coveted perk. They’ll attract a large pool of candidates for their roles, and they’ll choose the best. Generally speaking, the best from a larger pool are better than the best from a smaller pool.
Trial companies will also retain their staff more easily. Four day week employers are hard to find, so no one would want to give up such a rare perk.
But the playing field levels off when all companies offer this perk.
So I’d be suspicious of the results of this trial. I don’t think four day week companies will enjoy the same success forever.