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Is A Four-Day Work Week Right for You?
Before you ask your boss to switch to a shorter work week, read this.
Aug. 15, 2008 — -- Gas and energy costs have caused some employers to move to a four-day work week to save money. For everyone who doesn't work for such an organization, one of the hottest topics in the nation -- gas prices -- could be the peg needed to convince the boss to implement a flexible work arrangement.
If you've previously been intimidated about approaching your boss about flexibility because your company isn't receptive to the whole notion of it, or if you've been flat-out turned down on your proposals for an accommodation, now might be a good time to speak up.
But this time, instead of focusing on flexibility or family, your focus should be pegged to gas and energy costs, which everyone understands. You can point to your boss what other businesses are doing, and build the case for why this might work well for your company.
You might suggest completely shutting down the office on Fridays in exchange for working longer days Monday through Thursday. This is where the company can save money on energy and phone bills by being closed. If shutting down isn't an option, but commuting costs are high for many workers, perhaps you can suggest a rotating schedule to help ease the burden for employees.
Even though a three-day weekend every week sounds like a dream come true for many people, there are some possible downsides to a four-day week that you must consider before running to the boss for a change in schedules:
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