The proposition of transitioning my public relations agency PRAXIS to a shorter working week was one that was equally appealing and daunting. Ultimately, we were successful at implementing a four-day week only through rigorous preparation and training. That’s why I highly recommend partnering with Work Time Reduction if you are considering a shorter working week. They are global leaders in the field and the best in the business when it comes to providing custom, tailored solutions to meet the needs of any business. Director Joe O’Connor and the team of experts at Work Time Reduction CoE have in-depth knowledge on productivity, sustainable and efficient work practices, and optimized workflows that helped my team quickly adapt to a shorter, smarter working week. Their team comes prepared with a custom approach that factors in unique variables such as organization size, operational structure, and industry/sector. They are also extremely attentive, thorough, and a true pleasure to work with. The impact at PRAXIS has been truly incredible – we’ve seen dramatic increases in productivity, improved work-life balance, happier and more motivated employees and no decline in our customer service or client satisfaction.

Joe and the team at Work Time Reduction have been a huge support for our implementation team when approaching a reduced-hour work week. We knew as an organization that we wanted to make this transition, but the next steps felt daunting, and we needed support to make sure we moved the process along thoughtfully and intentionally. They have a team of very qualified experts who are there to answer any questions along the way and are very good at keeping the process moving and talking through any concerns or special considerations we may have. I would highly recommend working with Joe and his team at the Work Time Reduction Center of Excellence.

Transitioning to a shorter work week at Healthwise was greeted with great enthusiasm by most and skepticism by some. The key to success in implementing a shorter working week, like with any major workplace transformational change, is ensuring alignment on the goals for the effort and the conditions under which it can succeed for both employees and the organization. I recommend partnering with an organization with experience guiding organizations in these transitions, like the Work Time Reduction Center of Excellence. It is extremely valuable to have experts like Joe and his team providing guidance on best practices, pitfalls and considerations, so that you can benefit from the experience of those who have gone before you on this path.