Business
Shortening the Working Week
The trial required that a number of tests were met including principally that there was no noticeable difference to client service standards
Following a successful trial, Mann Made Corporate Services staff are now working a four-and-a-half day working week while being paid the same salary as for a five day working week.
Reflecting the need for an enhanced work life balance in October 2022 Mann Made Corporate Services introduced a trial whereby staff worked a shorter week on the same salary for a five day week.
The trial required that a number of tests were met including principally that there was no noticeable difference to client service standards. Staff members have stated that the extra half day means they can catch up with meeting friends or enjoy an afternoon fishing or golf and generally achieve an enhanced work life balance. It is a tribute to our staff that we have been able to implement this policy with no disruption to client services and no significant financial impact to the business.
One staff member said: ‘Having a half day off, being a morning or afternoon during the week is very meaningful to be able to spend this time with my elderly parents. With hindsight I do now probably work a little bit harder and smarter while at work and yes I am extremely appreciative of the shorter working week. I am sure that more and more companies will follow suit and I am also sure that Mann Made Corporate Services will continue to lead from the front.’
Financial director Paul Surgeon said: ‘Mann Made Corporate Services Limited is one of the largest privately owned CSP’s on the Isle of Man with over 40 staff currently employed in Douglas and at our offices in London and Cyprus. As a leading CSP with a large number of employees we are proud that we have been able to provide this benefit to our staff while maintaining first class client service standards.’
