Compressed working weeks can help with recruitment and reduce overtime, labour turnover and absenteeism.

PricewaterhouseCoopers introduced the compressed working week in 2000 and believes that it has been a big benefit in terms of staff retention.

That's why we have introduced a range of "worklife balance" options such as home working, term time working & a compressed working week.

The present practice allows employees to work additional hours in return for an extra day's holiday every two weeks for the same pay - the so-called compressed working week.

Some employees, however, may find it difficult to adjust quickly to work after a long weekend and the longer daily work periods of compressed working weeks can increase fatigue.

Evidence shows that when managed well, flexible work options such as flexi time, compressed working weeks, telecommuting and reduced appointments can be of benefit to both employees and business.