Almost half of employees plan to look for a new job this year, and employers need to offer some alluring perks if they hope to recruit new workers.
One tactic a growing number of employers are testing out is the
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Even Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is a fan of the schedule — he took to Twitter this week to encourage more employers to shift to a work arrangement that has been found to increase productivity and improve both
"With exploding technology and increased worker productivity, it's time to move toward a four-day workweek with no loss of pay," Sanders tweeted. "Workers must benefit from technology, not just corporate CEOs."
If employers want to use the four-day workweek as a recruiting tactic, they should be transparent about expectations for the days employees are expected to work, says Kathy Gardner, VP of communications at Flexjobs.
"Be clear regarding the expectations of the role and how success in the role will be measured," she says. "Four-day workweeks are just one way to support employees' mental health and well-being. It's just as important your company is rooted in a culture that encourages and fosters healthy work-life balance."
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Flexjobs culled their remote work job postings to identify companies that have shorter workweeks and are currently looking to hire new workers. If you're looking for a new job, check out the list below:
