As soon as Wang Dawei entered the office, he felt that the atmosphere today was a little different.
Unlike the usual days when you had to start work at 8 a.m., this morning's meeting was scheduled for 9 a.m. The colleagues all seemed relaxed and interesting, and there was a rare weekend feeling.
Mr. Wang found that what used to be only seen on weekends is now happening on Mondays, where employees get together to chat and chat about the weekend.
What's going on, why is it so laid-back today? Wang Dawei asked Ma Yun curiously.
I don't know if you have been notified, the company has implemented an eight-hour work week. Ma Yun said with a smile, "From today onwards, our working hours are from nine to six o'clock, and we don't need to return early and return late." ”
Are you sure?! It's great! Wang Dawei was very excited.
Indeed, the eight-hour workweek brings many benefits to employees:
First, it gives people more personal time. In the past, although the salary was high, the working hours were long, and I didn't really enjoy life. The eight-hour workday preserves income and gives ample breaks. Second, the quality and efficiency of work have been improved. By no longer being enslaved to overtime, people can really put their energy into their work instead of wasting it in a state of exhaustion. Cut down on working hours to keep the quality of work intact. Third, it is good for physical and mental health. Working long hours at high intensity puts a lot of stress both physically and mentally. The eight-hour workday ensures adequate sleep and leisure, making people feel more stable and more productive. Fourth, the company atmosphere has been improved. Working hours are reasonable, and the natural competition among employees is less intense. Everyone has time to rest, get along better, and have a better career path.
However, there are also some colleagues who are worried about the increased workload and difficulty of the eight-hour work week.
Why is the workload increasing? Wang Dawei asked**.
* Seriously: "I used to work more overtime to complete tasks, but now there is no overtime, doesn't the same amount of work need to be completed in a shorter time?" ”
Wang Dawei nodded to understand **'s concern. However, he believes that as a company with advanced management concepts, it will definitely make corresponding adjustments and will not unilaterally increase the burden on employees.
Indeed, the company soon issued a series of policies to improve efficiency, such as adjusting work processes to improve efficiency, expanding staff to support key positions, and implementing flexible working methods, which made up for the inconvenience of the eight-hour clock.
Over time, employees have come to get used to the system. On the contrary, the satisfaction gained far outweighs the loss. They realized that the positive impact of the eight-hour working day on their lives far outweighed the inconvenience of the work itself.
Nowadays, the eight-hour workday has become the mainstream of the times. Looking back, the company made this decision, which undoubtedly paved the way for the well-being of employees and its own long-term development.