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Compressed hours could be one of the flexible working options that employers will reportedly have to consider under Labour government plans.
That would be a step towards the goals of four-day week campaigners, if not a final destination. The 4 Day Week Campaign is pushing for an actual cut in the number of hours worked to 80% of the standard, rather than compressed hours which mean you work 100% of the hours, but over four days.
This is a welcome move from the government which recognises that the future of work we are heading for is a four-day week for all.
However, these proposals would only allow workers to compress their working hours rather than reduce them which we have found is key for improving work-life balance and also maintaining productivity.
