Another win for the four-day work week? Meet the 10 Aussie SMEs employing the 100:80:100 model
Most of us look forward to a rare long weekend. But some Australians now enjoy a four-day week every week.
Short sleeves, shorter weeks: Aussie workwear brand TradeMutt trials four-day roster
Queensland-based social impact workwear brand TradeMutt is already two months into trailing a four-day work week, with founders Ed Ross and Daniel Allen deeming the response to the six-month trial as “incredible.”
“Work’s important, but so is the rest of your life”: ACTU president welcomes four-day work week trial
Asked a question about a four-day work week trial backed by a parliamentary committee, O'Neil said "I think it's a great idea".
How to make the four-day work week work for your business
Workplaces are reconsidering their flexible arrangements to stay relevant, competitive, and attractive to the very best talent. For business owners wondering how best to tackle this, it’s time to get curious, consider your options, and earn the commute.
National four-day work week trial gains government support, with small business concerns “to be considered”
A national four-day work week trial has earned bipartisan support, with a new Senate report calling for the federal government to test the progressive scheme across industries and locations throughout Australia.
Australian business leaders urged to “dip the toes in” as another four-day work week trial confirms the benefits
The UK results of a large-scale trial of the four-day work week are in, and the results look very promising. Back home, two Australian business leaders share their experiences of similar success.
Unilever Australia tells staff to go four days a week as it embraces 100:80:100 model
Unilever is the latest corporate heavyweight to join the four-day working week movement, asking its staff to maintain 100% of their productivity for 100% of their pay across 80% of their normal hours.
Is now the time for Australia to embrace the four-day work week?
A four-day work week is well within the realm of economic feasibility. But how much, if anything, would it cost in terms of lost production and lower wages?
Momentum for a four-day work week is building, but is it realistic?
Should companies and governments give the four-day work week a go? Here’s what we know so far about the benefits and pitfalls of shortening the weekly grind.
Should companies quit social media, and is the four-day week finally here?
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