Another Georgia town adopts a 4 day work week

The idea was proposed by the City Manager of the town following his research on the effectiveness and efficiency, as well as morale, of employees of a four day work week. It was also imperative to “offer” the employees a new incentive after many employee health plans and retirement plans had changed following budget cuts. The four day work week has no effect on residents or the general fund finances.

The initial trial for the city lasted just 90 days, but following some successes was extended another 90 days to better measure its effects. WSBtv reports, “Not only did the trial period show “The Four Day Work Week” improved work performance and cut employee overtime, it revealed an added benefit for city residents. Since residents were given more time to pay their utility bills, service disconnects for late payments were reduced by eleven per month and fewer individuals were added to the cut-off list.“

Grantville is the only Georgia town that has approved the four day work week, however, Chattooga County does have a four day school week.