The Time Conundrum: Exploring Why Our Workdays Are Growing Shorter
Why our days at work are getting shorter?
The number of companies that have started applications to reduce working hours, which is 5 days a week, is increasing all over the world. So far, four days a week practices are being tested by many companies in the UK, Belgium, USA, New Zealand, Ireland and Canada. Research also supports the efficiency of the new model. So much so that the 4-day system shows that in addition to increasing productivity and well-being, companies also significantly reduce their energy costs.
So, can companies switch to a fully remote working system in the future?
Especially for manufacturing sectors, this is impossible. Even if you completely robotize production, it's pretty clear that there are personnel profiles that must be present in the overall management process of the factory. You may need to be in the production area during production. It does not seem possible to control the process remotely in case of emergency or unexpected transactions.
Finance, software, consulting, law etc. Many sectors such as the digital world have become very suitable for the remote working model. If you can provide a software developer's internet and computer, it is possible to supply the works you request from him. So what will the customer's attitude be? How would you say you work 4 days a week? Will the customer be able to keep up with this system? Actually, the answer will still be simple. The answer is yes. Because customers will likewise switch to the remote working model. As technology advances in the world, the distances between the customer and the seller have also shortened. You will be able to sort all your requests via phone, Whatsapp or Wechat. If your customer meets you only at the Milan Marble Fair, which is held once a year, it will be enough for him. However, in the past, the customer and the seller did not really know each other. They had to visit each other, get information about their companies, and build trust. Because you had to see it with your own eyes to reach the information. Now, by looking at the screen, you can access a lot of information about your supplier company. This reduces your workload, transportation costs, and most importantly, your time loss. There are many nuances that can build trust. From the website to the photos of the factory. You can even find out if the photos are original.
As a result; With the pandemic, a change began in the world. Companies, as well as individuals, have had their share of this change. They are also adapting to this change. From energy management to human resources, they take care of every point in the organization chart and make arrangements. Companies that switch to a 4-day working system in 2023 will reduce their working days to 3 or 2 days, perhaps before 2030, and increase the efficiency of their personnel.
