Summer Fridays are Vanishing: Is the Dream of an Early Weekend Over?

Where Did Summer Fridays Go?

The disappearance of Summer Fridays is a real head scratcher folks. It seems like just yesterday we were all packing up our bags early and heading out for a long weekend. But now only a measly 11% of North American workers have access to this coveted benefit. What gives?

Different Strokes for Different Folks

Caitlin Duffy the senior director in the Gartner HR practice warns that companies should be careful about equating Summer Fridays with remote work benefits. As Saul Goodman would say 'You can't slap a remote work label on everything and call it a day.'

In Defense of Summer Fridays

Kyle Lacy the CMO at Jellyfish is leading the charge to keep the Summer Friday dream alive. According to Lacy a few hours off on a Friday can actually improve productivity. I mean who wouldn't work better with a little extra time to enjoy life?

Demand for Shorter Weeks is Sky High

Workers are clamoring for shorter workweeks with 41% of them dreaming of a four day workweek or full Summer Fridays off. And who can blame them? More time off equals happier employees and better productivity – a win win situation!

The Rise of the Four Day Workweek

While Summer Fridays might be dwindling the support for a year round four day workweek is on the rise. Even Senator Bernie Sanders is getting in on the action proposing a 32 hour workweek without a pay cut. The future of work might just be shorter than we think.

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