The variety of jobs providing a four-day week has elevated over the previous yr, in line with new analysis.
Jobs website CV-Library stated adverts for four-day week positions have jumped by round 90%, particularly for work in sectors similar to charities, gross sales, distribution and catering.
The report comes days after scores of corporations launched a trial of a four-day week for his or her workers, lasting six months.
Areas with the most important improve in four-day week jobs embrace the South West, Wales, the South East and London, stated CV-Library.
Workplace staff and commuters strolling by way of Canary Wharf (Victoria Jones/PA)
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Chief government Lee Biggins stated: “We’re seeing an enormous improve within the variety of four-day week jobs being posted.
“A yr in the past, these kinds of jobs have been negligible.
“Rather a lot has modified in each the economic system and the job market over the past 12 months and employers are having to hunt new methods of attracting new workers, over and above aggressive pay and a pension.
“Time will inform if this attracts in job seekers, and we’ll be holding a detailed eye on software numbers.
“It’s additionally essential to see the outcomes of the trials in place and if a four-day working week is viable and sustainable for companies and never only a short-term resolution to draw and retain high expertise.”
Kaynak: briturkish.com
