Youve heard of thefour day week.
Now, meet its slightly less fun but still a good time younger brother: the nine-day fortnight.
Its growing popularity is not surprising.
What is a nine-day fortnight?
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Every other week, employees get an extra day off, often a Friday.
Others say this isnt important to them as long as their output remains consistent.
What are the benefits?
The idea is that it isnt only a sweet deal for workers, but for employers too.
Where has it gotten substantial buzz?
Worldwide trials of flexible working models have been in operation post-Covid with mostly positive results.
These included a 10% reduction of working hours, benefits adjustments and flexibility.
Why should companies consider a 9-day fortnight?
Bottom line, its going to be hard to attract talent if youre not offering some flexibility.
Even for companies that havent considered four-day weeks, nine-day fortnights might work best in the long term anyway.
For some workers, four day weeks can feel quite intense.
Alternating four and five-day weeks creates a better balance.
Businesses should think creatively about what key in of adjusted work week works for them.
Other leading firms like the German engineer companyBertrandt AGare similarly dedicated to promoting a great work-life balance model.
