Trowers & Hamlins’ Post

How is 'back to the office' going for your workplace? It's now been four years since COVID closed our offices and two years since we've been allowed back in them, but the great return to the office push rages on! In this week's #thursdaythoughts our General Manager Kate is sharing how we're reshaping work life at Spinifex post-COVID, and yes coffee is part of it! Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dhEJf2w6

📅 The world’s biggest four-day working week trial took place in the UK over a year ago, receiving rave reviews from the majority of people that took part. So what's stopping more workplaces from adopting it? We surveyed almost 12,000 workers and bosses to find out. Curious to see the results? Download your free copy of our infographic here: https://lnkd.in/gFjU9y23 #fourdayworkingweek #workingpatterns #workingforyourtomorrow

📅 The world’s biggest four-day working week trial took place in the UK over a year ago, receiving rave reviews from the majority of people that took part. So what's stopping more workplaces from adopting it? We surveyed almost 12,000 workers and bosses to find out. Curious to see the results? Download your free copy of our infographic here: https://lnkd.in/eKZVdvpG #fourdayworkingweek #workingpatterns #workingforyourtomorrow

Diverse and evolving family formats, including women juggling their roles in the workplace and on the homefront, as well as the ability to work remotely, technological advancements and more, are all variables to consider when thinking of implementing a shorter work week. Learn more about the growing popularity of the four-day work week and why it may or may not work for your organization in our latest issue of NAVIGATE: https://lnkd.in/gBzYwRta

How does ableism create barriers in workplaces? How can we disrupt it to create accessible, inclusive work environments? Why is it important to understand what ableism is? Join us for 5 Ways to Disrupt Ableism in the Workplace on May 29th from 1-2:30pm, Online. Sign up through the link in our bio, or through https://lnkd.in/e6Fwmdgs Image Description: This image is here to display the name of the skill builder, and the date and time it takes place which is in the description. @hfxchamber @ionscanada

We’re excited to put a spotlight on a new member of the #Thinkers50Radar – Andrew Barnes. Considered the architect of the global 4 Day Week movement, Andrew champions the benefits for companies and employees in reducing the traditional five-day working week to four. He first conducted an experiment in his own business, New Zealand trust firm Perpetual Guardian, by asking his employees to design a working week that would allow them to meet their current productivity requirements and retain the same salary – but with a 20 per cent cut in hours. The results were dramatic: people were happier, healthier, more focused and productive at work, and more engaged in their personal lives. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dyJvN35E

As remote work becomes increasingly prevalent, Fridays are evolving in the workplace. Contrary to initial concerns, data shows that workers are logging off earlier and even treating it as a de facto day off. But this shift isn't necessarily detrimental to productivity. Shorter Fridays can lead to increased performance on other days, mitigate burnout, and reduce turnover. Employers are embracing the idea of lighter Fridays, offering flexible schedules and instituting policies like half-day Fridays to promote work-life balance. This approach has resulted in positive outcomes, including improved employee morale and retention rates. The trend towards lighter Fridays reflects a broader cultural reassessment of work-life balance and productivity norms. Overall, while lighter Fridays may challenge traditional notions of productivity, they are proving to be a beneficial adaptation to changing work dynamics and employee needs.

Do you know what quiet quitting is and how to turn this around in the workplace? We can help you create an environment where everyone feels appreciated and in turn, change the quiet quitting culture, read our advice in this week's blog! Click here to read:https://hubs.la/Q024BpFl0 #hrblog #quietquitting #employeeeretention #employeeengagement