Are we allowed to do a compressed work week? 5 days work in 4 days same pay? Or is this only allowed for special circumstances?

I know we are working in consultancy but 200 companies have signed up to do permanent 4 day week. I would love the option

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Officially, no. Those that do, do so at managers discretion and not a formal process via HR (ie no contract change). Options for UK (not sure about Ireland) are available on the Accent on Family pages on the portal, there's a few options available but compressed hours isn't one of them. I don't have the link to hand but check out the flexible working policy for more info

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Depends where you are.

Client facing: depends if you're client needs you there and what has been agreed in the contract and it's usually mon-fri business hours, so likely a no most of the time. I know BP do 9 day fortnights so every other Friday is off. Many other oil gas clients have half day Fridays.

Not client facing: depends where you are. Sales is most likely a no, corporate functions is very situational.

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They used to allow 5 day compressed to 4 but these days it's harder as we do so much anyway it's hard to prove. Your options are work less days but you get paid less or continue as is.

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Also depends on country

UK don’t allow it

They do. I know people who do it.

Go contracting. Worked 4 days a week for the last 3 years, it’s bliss

Most consultants basically live this life anyway, no?

Real answer: ask your HR for guidance. But have a story prepared beforehand as to how you can make it work, and perhaps more importantly how it’ll benefit the company. Good luck.

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