Workplace glossary

What is Working Week?

Definition & practical guide1 min read

A working week is the normal weekly pattern of work: how many days, how many hours and which days count as working days. It may be fixed, flexible, compressed or shift-based.

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Workplace teams use working-week patterns to predict office demand, room use, reception cover and service levels.

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What does Working Week mean in simple terms?

A working week is the normal weekly pattern of work: how many days, how many hours and which days count as working days. It may be fixed, flexible, compressed or shift-based.

How does Working Week work in practice?

Workplace teams use working-week patterns to predict office demand, room use, reception cover and service levels.