The four-day work week: a step closer to reality?
The Briefing14 Juni 2022

The four-day work week: a step closer to reality?

The concept of the four-day working week has been around for almost a century, but like the idea of working from home which needed a pandemic to make happen, the four-day week concept hasn’t really taken off in Australia until recently.

Researchers have found a four-day work week without a pay cut improves both productivity and a sense of wellbeing, less stress and burnout, and a better work-life balance among workers.

Joe O’Connor is the CEO of 4 Day Week Global who’s running a huge trial in the UK. Joe joins us on The Briefing to talk about the possibility of a four-day week taking off in Australia.

Today's Headlines

  • Minimum wage decision imminent
  • RBA warns of more rate pain + sharemarket spirals
  • Power companies on notice
  • Airport mask mandate lifted

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