Recruitment company jumps on the four-day week trend

Nottingham-based recruitment company The Protocol Group has introduced a four-day work week option for its staff.

The decision aims to boost productivity and improve work-life balance for employees, reflecting a growing trend in the workplace.

The Protocol Group, which has been operating for over 29 years, specialises in education recruitment.

It includes three businesses: Bookmark, eSafeguarding, and The StaffList, each focusing on different aspects of recruitment and compliance.

CEO Amir Qureshi said: “We’re thrilled to announce that we are officially moving to a four-day work week – and we’re proud to be the first education recruitment agency to do so. This is a fantastic initiative from the team, to ensure that we are the most progressive and leading company in the industry. This will help us to recruit, develop and retain the best talent in the industry.

“It is also hugely important that we place a constant focus on our colleagues’ work-life balance and wellbeing. As market leaders, our commitment to providing the exceptional service our clients and candidates have come to expect remains unchanged; the business remains open five days a week.”

Lauren Cartledge, marketing manager said: “This is such a refreshing change for the recruitment sector. We need to react quickly to client’s needs, so ensuring that we have cover through the week is key. However, our people are our most valuable asset, and this change marks a major step in how seriously we take our employees’ wellbeing and how we can directly impact work-life balance.”