Do you think the 4-day workweek concept will work in India Inc. or do we have a long way to go?
Has the potential to work
With the rising working women population, specifically in an industry such as wellness where the ratio of women to men employee is 80:20, a 4-day work-week concept will give them the liberty to balance their professional and personal lives. A 4-day work week concept has long been a subject of discussion in the West and may work in India for certain sectors to help strike a healthy balance of employeeorganization relationship. This could potentially result in higher productivity and positive morale as the employees will be less stressed and more upbeat about their work. Organizations too will face reduced overhead costs with increased productivity and higher retention. In addition, it will add to employees being happier as it will allow them to spend more time with their family, friends and gives them the opportunity to pursue their hobbies and interests outside work.
