UAE's four-and-a-half-day week brings happier staff despite hectic workdays, study suggests
A longer weekend is making UAE employees more motivated and happier with their work-life balance — but squeezing the working week is leaving many under greater pressure on the days they are at work. A study of employees on four-and-a-half-day schedules found that 70.9 per cent felt more motivated and 73.6 per cent reported a better work-life balance. More than four in five preferred the…
A study in the UAE has found that a four-and-a-half-day work week is making employees more motivated and improving their work-life balance, according to a report by The National UAE. Of the 155 employees surveyed, 70.9% felt more motivated and 73.6% reported a better work-life balance, with 85% preferring the arrangement over a traditional five-day week.
However, the study also found that the extra time off came at a cost, with 37% of respondents reporting that their working days had become more stressful as they tried to meet the same demands in less time. The findings highlight the trade-off at the heart of shorter working patterns, with some private companies reporting stronger performance and staff retention, while others have abandoned trials due to clients still expecting five-day availability.
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