HR Glossary

What is Compressed Workweek?

A scheduling arrangement where employees work their standard weekly hours (typically 40) in fewer than five days, most commonly as four 10-hour days, gaining an extra day off each week without a reduction in pay.

Why it matters in hiring

Compressed Workweek comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with C

• Competency Development
• Competency Framework
• Competency Mapping
• Compliance Training
• Contingency Recruiting
• Continuing Education
• Continuous Feedback
• Continuous Performance Management

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