Manufacturing company welcomes four-day working week

A Leicester-based manufacturing firm has switched to a four-day working week for its 35 employees.

Camloc Motion Control has reduced working hours for its employees to 35 hours across four days while maintaining full salaries.

The company has now been recognised as a Silver Standard employer under the 4 Day Week Foundation’s accreditation scheme.

Specialising in gas springs, struts, and dampers, Camloc has been in the motion control industry for over 35 years.

Matt Warne, managing director of Camloc Motion Control said: “As a manufacturing company committed to customer service, quality and continuous improvement, we believe the transition to a four-day working week will benefit both the well-being of our team and the long-term performance of our business. By allowing our team more time to rest and recharge, we’re creating a working environment that promotes focus, creativity and job satisfaction – all the elements essential in delivering the high standards of customer service we strive for.

“Studies demonstrate that a well-rested workforce is more productive, engaged and innovative, aligning perfectly with our ethos and core values. This move reflects our commitment to optimising our operations and the lives of those who make our success possible whilst ensuring we continue to deliver the high levels of product quality and customer service we demand of ourselves.”

It comes as the four-day week gains momentum globally, with studies showing benefits like increased productivity and improved worker well-being.

Microsoft’s trial in Japan saw a 40% productivity boost, while in the UK, over 220 companies – covering more than 5,000 employees – have permanently adopted shorter workweeks.

Among them, Atom Bank remains one of the largest four-day week employers, with a workforce of over 500.

Joe Ryle, campaign director of the 4 Day Week Foundation said: “Congratulations to Camloc Motion Control for becoming a four-day week employer. With 50% more free time, moving to a four-day week gives workers the freedom to be able to live a happier and better life.

“As hundreds of British companies across a wide range of sectors have shown – a four-day week with no loss of pay can be a win-win for both workers and employers. The 9-5, 5 day working week was invented 100 years ago and no longer suits the realities of modern life. We are long overdue an update.”