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Paint and Panel: The Edge


Sep 16, 2024

Exploring the Benefits of a Four-Day Work Week
Working one day less a week and experiencing better productivity and profit? 
Does it sound good, or does it sound like a pipe dream? 
Shortening the working week motivates staff to ‘get the job done’ and seems to reduce ‘sick’ days. 
In this episode, we discuss the shorter working week adopted by various businesses in the collision repair industry. The episode features in-depth conversations with Steve Davies from Northside Smash Repairs in Queensland, Kate Presnell from Kate Presnell Bodyworks in Tasmania, and Russ Hill from Mackenzie's Truck Repair in Queensland. 
Each guest shares their experiences and insights into implementing a four-day work week, the preparation involved, the key benefits, and its impact on business efficiency and employee work-life balance. Listeners will also hear about the challenges faced, solutions found, and the overall positive feedback from staff and customers alike.

In this episode
How setting KPIs is essential to achieve the shorter week
How the decision must be unanimous
Why productivity increases
Why once you introduce it you can never go back
Other benefits outside of just having a longer weekend
Work-Life Balance and Recruitment Benefits
Summary
In this discussion, industry experts from Queensland and Tasmania share their experience with adopting a four-day work week in the collision repair business. Steve Davies from Northside Smash Repairs, Kate Presnell from Kate Presnell Bodyworks, and Russ Hill from Mackenzie's Truck Repair explore the benefits and challenges of the change. 
They emphasize improved work-life balance, better employee satisfaction and productivity, and reduced sick days. The conversation highlights vital preparation steps, the importance of unanimous team support, and the potential for the four-day week as a recruitment tool. Each participant also offers personal insights into how this change has positively impacted their business and lifestyle.
Useful Links
Steve Davies: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-davies-995481136/
Kate Presnell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-presnell-1385a229/
Russ Hill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-hill-b1030571/
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