A four-day week can help with hiring and retention if coverage is planned.
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Why consider it
Technicians want time with family. A four-day schedule can make your company stand out in hiring.
4x10 schedules
Four ten-hour days.
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Staggered coverage
Not everyone off on the same day.
Customers
Keep the same service days.
Productivity
Track jobs and revenue per tech.
Pay
Hours and overtime rules stay clear.
Fatigue
Long days need breaks.
Trial period
Test for three months.
Where to start
Offer the 4x10 schedule to one crew for a trial and compare results.
An example
A company offered staggered 4x10 shifts. Two experienced techs joined because of the schedule.
Common mistakes
Everyone off Friday, no tracking and ignoring fatigue.
What to track
Track jobs per tech, revenue per day, callbacks, overtime and turnover before and during the trial.
Questions to ask your team
Would a 4x10 schedule work for your family? Which day would you want off? How do you feel at the end of a ten-hour day?
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Frequently asked questions
Does a four-day work week work for service companies?
It can, especially with staggered 4x10 schedules that keep coverage five or six days a week. Test it with a trial period and track productivity.