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What happened in 4 Day Work Week news this week?
It’s been a busy week for the 4 day work week. Here are some headline stories you might have missed:
Does Brazil have a 4 Day Work Week?
In recent years, a groundbreaking shift in the traditional workweek structure has been gaining momentum worldwide, and Brazil is no exception. The concept of a 4 day work week has emerged as one of the solutions to enhance productivity, foster work-life harmony, and promote employee well-being.
Does Chile have a 4 Day Work Week?
In Chile, the possibility of a 4 day work week has been available since 2017. However, it must be agreed upon between an employer and a union, provided that it represents at least 30% of the company's total workers.
Does Canada have a 4 day work week?
The 32-hour, 4 day work week labor movement continues to gain traction and media attention throughout Canada, although not as fast as many would like.
Does Norway have a 4 day work week?
In line with the global movement towards a shorter working week, in 2024, Norway will take a significant step towards a more sustainable working life. The Rework AS, with founder Sarah Uldal at the helm, will, in close collaboration with 4 Day Week Global, lead the first Norwegian pilot study of a 4 day working week.
Does Italy have a 4 day work week?
The 4-day working week in Italy is a recent innovation, although many countries such as New Zealand, Australia, UK, USA and Canada have already experimented with it several years before. Covid-19 has accelerated the need to give a new meaning to work and private life: reconciling people's well-being and work flexibility with company productivity.
Does Sweden have a 4 day work week?
Sweden is one of the first countries to ever have experimented with the 4 day work week. In 2015, the city of Gothenburg trialed a 4 day week. Publicly-funded bodies who took part in the trial, were supported through additional funding by their local government.
10 Reasons Why the 4 Day Work Week is Good for the World
If you ask someone if they wanted to move to a 4 day work week, chances are they would say yes. Here are ten reasons why the 4 day work week is good for society, the future of work and the world we live in.
How the 4 day work week benefits working parents
One of the most immediate benefits of a 4 day workweek is the increased time for family activities. An extra day off gives parents more quality time with their children, lets them participate in family outings, or simply be more present.
How a 4 day week can increase efficiency in the legal industry
Maria Jędrzejewska, head of PR and Marketing at Maruszkin Law in Warsaw, Poland, talks about their experience as a law firm switching to a 4 day work week.
The 4 day work week: a prescription for better physical health
In the hustle and bustle of the modern world, the traditional 5 day work week has been the norm for decades since Henry Ford introduced it in his factories. But what if we could improve our physical health by simply reducing our work week by one day? The 4 day work week, a concept gaining traction globally, promises not just increased productivity and improved mental health, but also significant physical health benefits.
The impact of a 4 day work week on employees' sleep-related problems
In recent years, several organizations have experimented with a 4 day work week, aiming to improve work-life balance and overall employee well-being. One of the key benefits observed is the positive impact on employees' sleep patterns. This case study explores how a 4 day work week can help alleviate sleep-related problems among employees.
The 4 day work week is your answer to declining employee engagement
The 4 day work week can have a profound impact on employee engagement. While our past research has proven this, what stands out most is the qualitative feedback from employees.
How adopting a 4 day work week can help grow your business
Working less? How could that possibly mean that my business would grow? We’ve helped hundreds of businesses through their 4 day work week and have measured their success. What did we find? Indicators of business growth.
How does the 4 day work week help my mental health?
Our research team who survey participants at the start and end of the 4 day work week trials measure many mental health benefits. We have been measuring the following reported metrics: workplace-related stress and burnout, fatigue and sleep-related problems, anxiety, and work-life balance.
The 4 day work week is a positive for gender equality
Across the world, women often end up spending up to three times more unpaid domestic and care work than men. For women working a full-time job, juggling household and parenting duties on top of that can be a struggle.
The 4 day work week is good for the climate and the environment
The 4 day work week helps people above all else, but when people are happier and healthier, you see a knock-on change in the environment which surrounds them.
Does the 4 day work week benefit business?
Here are 4 ways in which the 4 day work week benefits your business results in areas such as finances, human resources, employee engagement and organization.