英銀行、給与カットなしの週4日勤務制に移行 「週5日制は20世紀の遺物」

The Atom Bank of the United Kingdom announced on the 23rd that it has adopted a four-day work week system for all employees without pay cuts.

The Atom Bank of the United Kingdom announced on the 23rd that it has adopted a four-day work week system for all employees without pay cuts.
英アトム銀行は23日、全従業員を対象に、給与カットなしの週4日勤務制を採用したと発表しました

It is said to be the largest UK company that has realized a four-day week system.

It is said to be the largest UK company that has realized a four-day week system.
週4日制を実現した英国企業の中では最大手になるとしています

The working hours of 430 employees will be reduced from the current 37.5 hours per week to 34 hours, most of which are expected to be closed on Mondays or Fridays.

The working hours of 430 employees will be reduced from the current 37.5 hours per week to 34 hours, most of which are expected to be closed on Mondays or Fridays.
従業員430人の勤務時間は現在の週37.5時間から34時間に削減し、ほとんどが月曜か金曜に休みを取る見通しです

The change will be voluntary, and the working hours per day will increase slightly.

The change will be voluntary, and the working hours per day will increase slightly.
変更は自発的に行い、1日当たりの勤務時間はわずかに増えるとしています

The company explains that the system changes were implemented from the 1st of this month to support the ”mental and physical health” of employees and improve their productivity.

The company explains that the system changes were implemented from the 1st of this month to support the ”mental and physical health” of employees and improve their productivity.
制度の変更は、従業員の「心と体の健康」を支え、生産性を向上させる目的で今月1日から実施したと同社は説明します

It means that most of the employees have switched to a new way of working.

It means that most of the employees have switched to a new way of working.
従業員の大半が新しい働き方に切り替えたということです

”The four-day week system gives employees more opportunities to pursue their passions, spend time with their families and build a healthier work-life balance,” Mark Mullen, CEO, said in a statement. Pointed out

”The four-day week system gives employees more opportunities to pursue their passions, spend time with their families and build a healthier work-life balance,” Mark Mullen, CEO, said in a statement. Pointed out
マーク・マレン最高経営責任者(CEO)は声明の中で、「週4日制によって、従業員が自分の情熱を追求し、家族と共に過ごし、より健康的なワークライフバランスを築く機会が増える」と指摘しました