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Work 4 on, have 3 off, and GET A LIFE!

The 4 Day Work Week is all the rage in the corporate world, but it works very effectively for small and medium businesses as well.

Imagine having more downtime, less stress, while productivity remains the same, if not higher. Imagine your team being healthier, happier, and more committed to their work. This is all possible with a 4 Day Work Week.

I know this to be true because since 2016 my team and I have helped hundreds of small to medium business owners transform not only their businesses and personal lives, but the lives of their employees as well through the implementation of our 4 Day Work Week structures.

In fact, we are the only consultants in Australia and New Zealand with experience in helping SME’s to successfully transition to this new way of working and living.

About Us

I’m Rachael Evans, successful entrepreneur, creator of multi million dollar businesses, and passionate advocate of the 4 Day Work Week. I’m passionate about sharing the success of 4 Day Work Weeks because I’ve experienced first hand how it can not only transform a team as they work more cohesively, but also how it transforms the personal lives of both the employee and employer

Post pandemic we have employers concerned for employee burnout, increased absenteeism, and lower productivity, while we have employees striving for balance between how often they are at work and how much time they get to play.

The traditional 9-5 / 5 day work week has been around since 1908 and is ripe for disruption given how much has changed in the 120 years since its inception.

We have more women in the workforce than ever before, more mature age workers in the workforce than ever before, and new generations who won’t accept only living to work.

The Myths

While the media focuses on the trials undertaken by the big corporates around the world, little has been written for SME’s about how a 4 Day Work Week can apply to them.

Here are the big 3 myths:

  • Myth 1 is that both productivity and profitability will fall under a 4DWW, making it not a viable option. FALSE!
  • Myth 2 is that as an employee you’ll have to take a 20% pay cut FALSE!
  • Myth 3 is that the 4DWW only has one model, and it’s a one size fits all approach FALSE!

The 4 Day Work Week Models:

Since 2016 we’ve developed five 4 Day Work Week Models that have helped hundreds of businesses successfully transition to 4DWW’s.

These models are in addition to the 100/80/100 model that has been the favourite of the big corporates, where employees receive 100% of their pay while working 80% of the time provided productivity goes no lower than that of a 5 day work week.

However, I’ve discovered that small to medium enterprises need more flexibility in order to make a 4DWW work for them and their employees, and as a result with our 5 models they now have options including closing one of their 5 days per week, slightly extending opening hours, splitting their teams into two crews, using a rotating 5th day off roster, a 9Day fortnight, and even a hybrid model that blends two or more of the other 5.

The key thing to understand here, is that provided productivity doesn’t drop, the structure of your 4 DWW can be designed by you and your team, for the betterment of you and your team.

The benefits

  • Everyone can win with a 4DWW, and that’s what makes it the way of the future.
  • Employees can experience an improved quality of life due to improved mental health and decreased stress levels because the balance is simply better when you are working 4 on and having 3 off.
  • A recent Deloitte study found that 63% of female employees were considering leaving their current employment in the next 1 to 2 years because they can’t find the balance they need between work life and home life due to motherhood. A 4 Day Work Week helps solve this problem.
  • At work teams become more cohesive as they strive to help each other complete work before deadlines and communication improves between team members.

For employers, the benefits are numerous:

  • Right at the top of the list is reduced absenteeism, and with sick days currently costing billions of dollars per year through lost productivity, having more of your team there more of the time is a massive win for any employer.
  • Higher productivity equates to better profitability, another win for the business owner.
  • Another win for the employer under a 4DWW is increased employee retention rates. Employees recognise the very tangible benefits of working 4 and having 3 off and choose to stay with their 4 Day Work Week employer.
  • You can also expect a 4 Day Work Week to become your 5 star recruitment tool as the now transient post Covid workforce seeks out employers offering better flexibility and work life balance.
  • At the end of the day, with happier employees, lower rates of burnout, no loss of productivity or profitability, a 4 Day Work Week really is a win for all, and a way to a better life.

The Next Steps

Ready to explore?

If you are looking for a better balance between how you live and work, and would like to discover how you can do that for you and your team, we’d love to help.

We offer initial consultation to help you determine which model of the 4 Day Work Week is right for you and your team, and prepare you with what you need to go it alone with your 3 month trial and successful long term implementation.

If you’d like ongoing support throughout your trial including:

  • setting up the KPI’s your team will meet to ensure a successful trial,
  • dedicated support for you as the owner for 6 months,
  • Profiling your team members to help with their transition to a 4 Day Work Week,

Our bespoke consulting package may suit you better.

Get in touch via the details below for a prompt and confidential discussion.

Email support@4d4a.com for more information.

Testimonials

The impact of the 4DWW on my balance between life and work has meant I have a day just for myself - no family or work commitments. Just me time to do what I want - or sometimes what I need to do - for myself. It has meant I have been able to implement a more sustainable self-care program. Go to the gym and not rush, do home admin if needed, schedule medical/dental appointments, get my nails done at a less busy time than the weekend rush 😂... just de-stress from the busy-ness of life, go to beach, read a book etc. The result of this is that I feel healthier and more centred/focused for both my family and for my work week. It's honestly been a game changer for me. I think I've only had 1 day of sick leave in more than a year - and that was due to Covid. I'm less stressed and happier in my life - I don't think I could ever go back to the achaic 5 days! 😀
Lucinda Summer
Client
The impact of the 4DWW on my balance between life and work has meant I have a day just for myself - no family or work commitments. Just me time to do what I want - or sometimes what I need to do - for myself. It has meant I have been able to implement a more sustainable self-care program. Go to the gym and not rush, do home admin if needed, schedule medical/dental appointments, get my nails done at a less busy time than the weekend rush 😂... just de-stress from the busy-ness of life, go to beach, read a book etc. The result of this is that I feel healthier and more centred/focused for both my family and for my work week. It's honestly been a game changer for me. I think I've only had 1 day of sick leave in more than a year - and that was due to Covid. I'm less stressed and happier in my life - I don't think I could ever go back to the achaic 5 days! 😀
Lucinda Summer
Client
From a contractor/part time perspective, it makes my life easier that WW run a 4DWW, it allows me to work on my other clients on Monday so I can give WW my full focus for the days I am available to you. In general I think 4DWW helps motivate teams to work harder and more efficiently within the reduced week with the added benefit of an extra day to do what they need to do outside of work hours. Big fan of 4DWW.
Nicole Smith
Client
The 4DWW is AMAZING! Having this opportunity to enjoy an extra day of "my week" to me is something I have never had before in my working life and especially since becoming a mum. To have the opportunity to have " Dani time" is amazing, it is a game changer. From running errands, to self care to what ever I want. I truly believe this makes me a better employee for the days I am here also as I get 3 days a weeks to plan and organise my schedule and be present wherever I choose to be. When I am at work on the 4 days I am present and here 100% for my role and love this feeling of being excited to show up take action and smash out the week.
Danielle Sady
Client

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