In a notable shift, the Chelyabinsk-based company now requires employees to work only four days a week, while maintaining their regular pay.

In an effort to combat the common challenges faced in the video production industry, such as high-intensity work, long shoots, urgent edits, and constant coordination, Company Maked based in Chelyabinsk has made a bold move. The company has switched to a four-day workweek while maintaining pay rates.

According to founder Nikolai Konstantinov, this decision was a response to employee burnout, a common issue in the fast-paced world of video production. He believes that by reducing the number of working days, the team can maintain their productivity without compromising on their well-being.

The team at Company Maked works in the usual manner from Monday to Thursday. Friday, however, is reserved for pre-planned shoots and shifts with subsequent compensation. This change has improved the company's microclimate, according to Yulia Sukhanova, the Director of the "Factory of Personnel" recruitment agency. She emphasizes that work takes up the time allotted to it, and focused work can lead to tasks being completed faster.

However, companies considering a shorter workweek should be prepared for an increased workload during workdays. The team at Company Maked reports increased concentration during the workweek, but they have to make up for the lost day by working more efficiently.

In terms of transparency, Friday has become more transparent in terms of tasks and workload for the team at Company Maked. They plan their work in advance to ensure that all tasks are completed during the four-day workweek.

While there is no specific information from the search results directly addressing the opinions of Russian companies and employers about the possibility of a four-day workweek, the available content discusses four-day workweek experiments and perspectives mainly in Germany, Poland, and other European countries, as well as Ukrainian labor law changes. Therefore, no documented consensus or opinion from Russian employers on this work model is found in the provided sources.

For news from Chelyabinsk and Magnitogorsk, you can follow the telegram channels "Chelyabinsk that can" and "Steel Magnitogorsk" respectively. In Chelyabinsk, one employer has shortened the workday on Friday to 3 pm, allowing employees to spend the additional time playing sports after work.

This unique approach by Company Maked is a testament to their commitment to their employees' well-being and productivity. As more companies explore flexible work arrangements, it will be interesting to see how this trend unfolds in Russia.

In a notable shift, the Chelyabinsk-based company now requires employees to work only four days a week, while maintaining their regular pay.