Last Updated:January 28, 2025, 09:13 IST London-based businesses are leading the trend, with 59 firms in the capital adopting the four-day workweek. 200 UK Firms Adopt Permanent Four-Day Workweek In a groundbreaking shift to reimagine the workweek in the United Kingdom, over 200 companies have committed to a permanent four-day workweek for all employees, with … Read more
A healthcare spending surge looms in the new year, and Business Group on Health is helping employers understand it. The nonprofit found in a recent survey that large employers expect the cost to treat patients will jump nearly 8% next year before they make coverage changes to address it. That’s the highest growth rate in … Read more
Ezra Bailey Ezra Bailey | Stone | Getty Images With burnout prevalent in the workplace, some employers are considering mandatory vacation, full office shutdowns and other ways to get workaholic employees to take a break. Only a small number of employers today — 8.7% — require workers to take a minimum amount of vacation, and … Read more
According to the Gallup World Poll for the World Happiness Report 2024, America has fallen out of the top 20 happiest countries for the first time. This is not surprising considering the rising costs of living, a daily barrage of unsettling news reports, and the lingering effects of loneliness from the pandemic. Social media, particularly … Read more
Non-profit organisation Copotaxi is paying its employees to go on vacation. The Utah-based company, which inspires adventure by creating innovative outdoor products and experiences that support sustainable poverty relief, says that the funding should be put towards “bucket list” trips. Working tirelessly to get people outdoors, the job perk highlights how Copotaxi practices its mission … Read more
The development of Artificial intelligence (AI) has had a significant impact on work culture across the globe. AI has led businesses to implement a four-day workweek and offer their employees more remote positions. According to the Office for National Statistics, as of last year, 44 per cent of UK workers are currently employed in positions … Read more
