What are the benefits of a four-day working week and is Australia ready for this?

The pandemic changed working arrangements in many industries, with employees often working from home and now a company is trialling a four-day working week.

The pandemic changed working arrangements in many industries, with employees often working from home and now a company is trialling a four-day working week. Credit: Pexels / Fauxels

Key Points

• The concept of a four-day week involves reducing the amount of time spent working without decreasing output or pay.
• Unilever ANZ announced its Australian employees would be trialling a four-day working week, following a successful 18-month trial in New Zealand.
• According to research from the not-for-profit 4 Day Week Global, reducing employees' hours at work can improve productivity and be beneficial for both individuals and businesses.

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