The nature of work has been evolving for years, with companies and employees seeking more flexible and accommodating work arrangements. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift towards remote work, two notable trends – the adoption of Summer Fridays and the four-day workweek – were gaining traction.
These flexible work arrangements became popular as companies sought to improve employee satisfaction, increase productivity, and remain competitive in a rapidly changing market.
As Josh Bersin aptly puts it, “the ‘five-day week’ is an artificial construct we’ve been living with for 100 years. Now that remote work, flexible work, and AI-powered scheduling systems are available, we don’t have to operate in this traditional ‘work week’ fashion anymore.”
