WORK SHORTER WEEKS
Design a shorter work week for your business
An optimal shorter work week must encapsulate the unique needs and structure of your business. From a four-day week or early closing hours to closing for two afternoons a week or shorter individual shifts over seven days, it's critical to design a style that works for you.
95% of businesses that piloted a shorter work week have made it permanent
63%
found it easier to attract talent.
54%
reported an increase in work ability (productivity)
8%
reported a reduction in burnout .
42%
had lower staff resignations.
36%
increased their revenue year on year.
Other organisations also report achieving:Â
- a competitive advantageÂ
- increased employee engagementÂ
- improved staff mental and physical healthÂ
- improved quality or creativity of work.Â
What Our Clients Say
The transition to an outcome-based approach has yielded several significant benefits for our transformation team:
- 100% Staff Retention: By shifting the focus from hours worked to the quality and impact of contributions, employees feel more valued and recognised for their efforts. This has led to higher job satisfaction and loyalty, reducing turnover and the associated costs of recruiting and training new staff.
- Increase in Innovation Mindset: The outcome-based approach has fostered a culture of innovation. This has led to a surge in innovative solutions and improvements across various projects and processes, driving the team forward in meeting and exceeding expectations set by the overall leadership. The market has also recognised this, and we are perceived as being leaders in the transformation sector we currently operate in.
- Open Communication and Streamlined Objectives: The emphasis on outcomes has necessitated clearer and more open communication within the team. This transparency has enhanced collaboration and coordination, leading to more efficient and effective teamwork.
- Increased Overall Team Happiness: The team appreciate the flexibility and autonomy that come with being judged on their results rather than their hours spent in the office. This has contributed to a healthier work-life balance, reducing stress and increasing overall well-being.
- Challenging the Status Quo for Better Efficiency: The outcome-based mindset has encouraged the team to constantly challenge how things are done and seek ways to improve efficiency. This continuous improvement mentality has led to more streamlined processes, reduced waste, and better resource utilisation, ultimately enhancing productivity and performance.
Partner, Tax, KPMG Singapore
I feel I lead a more efficient lifestyle. I had ridiculously long work hours before that made me feel burnt out and less excited about work. I now have time to go to the gym and spend with my spouse; having a life outside of work has improved my mental health which in turn improves the quality of my work because I feel recharged.
Customer satisfaction and relations has improved because I’m able to establish better rapport by have more personal conversations that make clients feel more engaged.
It’s also given me the time to feed my creative side and build my wedding business , which is already leading to more income opportunities.
Owner, Zig Salon, Singapore
