A Four-day Workweek for Louisiana State Government Employees

Analysis and Recommendations

Team A: Damara Malbrue, Melissa Milloit, Melissa Moore, and James Person

Presentation Outline

Introduction (James Person) Historical Overview (James Person) Analysis of Effects Overall Government Operations (Melissa Moore) Government Employees (Damara Malbrue) Users of Government Services (Melissa Milloit) Conclusions and Recommendations (Melissa Milloit)

Introduction

Purpose of Report Research Methods and Important Sources

Historical Overview

1970s:

Response to high fuel prices and shortages

2008:
Resurgence caused by rising fuel prices Heighted environmental awareness Employee benefits

Family time Reduced stress

Government Operations

Positive Effects Cost Savings

Utilities Overtime Contracted Services (e.g., janitorial) Improved Employee Recruitment/ Retention

Employment Benefit

Government Operations

Negative Effects Employee Retention

Initial increase in number of employees terminating their employment

Reduced Operational Efficiency

Shorter workweek to accomplish tasks

Government Operations
Average Annual Energy Savings for Six Buildings: $123,220
Change from 5 - 8 hour days per week to 4 - 10 hour days per week (based on July 06 to April 08 cost)
180000 160000 140000 120000 100000
5 / 8's

80000
4 / 10's

60000 40000 20000 0 ST OFF BLD DEQ 1&2 DHS ADMIN DNR ADMIN DAGR ADMIN

Source: Utah Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

Government Employees

Positive Effects Cost Savings

Commuting Child care Parking

Work-Family Balance
More family time Reduced stress

Government Employees
Positive Effects
Projected Annual Fuel Reduction for Employees from Six Sample Buildings: 76,840 gal
Change from 5 - 8 hour days per week to 4 - 10 hour days per week
140000 120000 100000 Gallons of Fuel 80000 60000
4 / 10's

5 / 8's

40000 20000 0 ST OFF BLD DEQ 1&2 DHS ADMIN DNR ADMIN DAGR ADMIN

Source: Utah Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

Government Employees

Negative Effects Longer Work Days Compressed Workweek Impact on Workflow Extended Child Care Hours

Users of Government Services

Positive Effects Extended hours of service on open days

No net loss in total hour of service

Better government employee morale improving customer service More convenient access to government services on-line and via

Users of Government Services

Positive Effects 11 Hours a Day Monday Thursday Instead of 9 Hours a Day

Source: Utah Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

Users of Government Services

Negative Effects Government offices not available one day a week Definition of business day Questionable impact on essential service

Conclusions and Recommendations

Conclusions Initial research indicates more positive effects than negative Subject warrants more study before pursuing

Conclusions and Recommendations

Recommendations Monitor results of Utahs Working 4 Utah initiative

Questions and Answers