SHARJAH’S FOUR-DAY WORK WEEK BOOSTS PRODUCTIVITY BY 90 PERCENT: STUDY

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Thu 02 February 2023:

A government research found that the four-day work week system used in the emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, had improved job performance, happiness, and mental health by around 90%, Al-Arabiya reported.

The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), which is presided over by Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, reviewed the findings on Tuesday.

Among employees, the study found a 90 percent increase in job satisfaction and a 90 percent improvement in job performance.

Happiness levels among employees rose by 91 percent after implementing the new system, while an 87 percent increase was reported in regard to the new system having a positive effect on their mental health.

According to the study, 84 percent of employees said the four-day work week helped achieve a work-life balance, while a 95 percent increase was reported among employees who enjoyed the weekends more.

The study also found that employees were able to spend more time participating in social events, exercising, taking part in their hobbies, pursuing their education, and working on their private commercial projects.

The results also showed an increase in employees’ productivity in 88 percent of government entities, an 81 percent increase in positive communication between employees, a 61 percent increase in the rate of providing e-government services outside of official working hours, a 74 percent increase in the attendance rate, a 76 percent increase in innovation and creativity, and a 46 percent decrease in sick-leave rate.

The four-day work week was first introduced in Sharjah on January 1, 2022. Since then, it has been hailed as the future of work-life balance and enhanced productivity.

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