9-Day Working Fortnights

Six months after trialling the 9-day fortnight, there will be no going back to the 5-day working week for Ruddlesden geotechnical.

The benefits have been multiple: some have used the extra day to get domestic stuff done; others have spent time with friends or family; some have had a long weekend away without taking an extra day's holiday.

From a business perspective, there has been no discernible loss in profit or productivity; if anything, both have marginally improved. Most importantly, staff energy, enthusiasm and happiness levels have all improved.