The thesis addresses the new form of work, the four-day workweek, as a potential solution to the challenges of the modern labor market, characterized by labor shortages and the fast-paced lives of individual employees. The author explores the effects of a shortened workweek on work-life balance, productivity, and employee well-being. In the theoretical part, the thesis defines concepts such as work, working hours, leisure time, and the coordination of professional and private life. The empirical part, which connects with the theoretical section, includes research based on qualitative methods, specifically semi-structured interviews with participants in a pilot project implementing a four-day workweek in a Slovenian company. The aim of the thesis is to answer questions regarding how the introduction of a four-day workweek affects employee well-being and the company's work processes, the reasons behind the company's decision to implement such a new work form, and the challenges faced by employees and management in adopting this measure. The author concludes that the four-day workweek could become a new form of work, contributing to a more balanced lifestyle for employees and increased productivity.
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