Posts tagged "four day work week"

As the buzz around the four-day work week reaches fever pitch, businesses must carefully consider the full implications that such a work mod…

Most of us look forward to a rare long weekend. But some Australians now enjoy a four-day week every week.

Pressure will be put on the government as an employer to look at flexibility measures like a four-day working week, says an economic expert.

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.”

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".

The four-day work week trials, sometimes referred to as the “100-80-100” model, have been labelled as a ‘resounding success’. But four big questions still need answers.

The average working week will blow out by two hours and wages will plummet 40% if Australia does not radically boost its productivity, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will say Thursday, sending a clear message that industry — including small businesses — must find an edge or fall behind.

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. 

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.

Conducting a thorough risk assessment is critical before your business adopts a four-day work week.

Inventium was able to increase employee engagement, reduce stress and meet financial targets ahead of time by moving to a four-day work week. Here's how.

Mandating employees to work in the office for at least part of their working week is not only a poor decision for reducing people’s autonomy, argues Amantha Imber, it’s also bad for women.