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UK kicks off another official four-day week pilot

A trial for a four-day work week is underway in the UK, aiming to improve work-life balance for employees.

Moving to four-day week backed by those who vote Labour - and Reform

A significant majority of Labour voters support implementing a shorter working week in the UK.

Green Party wants Citizens' Assembly to examine possibility of four-day week for workers

The proposal for a four-day work week aims to improve work-life balance and is tied to ongoing legislative efforts to support workers.

Independent readers divided over the four-day working week

The trial of a four-day work week in the UK is generating mixed opinions about its potential impact on productivity and work-life balance.

Why a 4-day workweek sets up an uneven playing field for workers

A proposed right to request a four-day working week may empower workers, yet remains limited as it doesn't guarantee employment changes.

Four-day working week inevitable,' campaigners say

The majority of UK companies in a four-day working week trial made the policy permanent.
Benefits of the four-day week include improved productivity, worker well-being, and work-life balance.

UK kicks off another official four-day week pilot

A trial for a four-day work week is underway in the UK, aiming to improve work-life balance for employees.

Moving to four-day week backed by those who vote Labour - and Reform

A significant majority of Labour voters support implementing a shorter working week in the UK.

Green Party wants Citizens' Assembly to examine possibility of four-day week for workers

The proposal for a four-day work week aims to improve work-life balance and is tied to ongoing legislative efforts to support workers.

Independent readers divided over the four-day working week

The trial of a four-day work week in the UK is generating mixed opinions about its potential impact on productivity and work-life balance.

Why a 4-day workweek sets up an uneven playing field for workers

A proposed right to request a four-day working week may empower workers, yet remains limited as it doesn't guarantee employment changes.

Four-day working week inevitable,' campaigners say

The majority of UK companies in a four-day working week trial made the policy permanent.
Benefits of the four-day week include improved productivity, worker well-being, and work-life balance.
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Angela Rayner opens door to four-day working week in local councils

The UK government no longer formally opposes local councils implementing a four-day work week, signaling potential shifts in labor policy.

Kemi Badenoch and Angela Rayner clash over four-day week: No threat to the economy'

The push for four-day work weeks by the Deputy Prime Minister could enhance productivity without threatening the economy.

Angela Rayner opens door to four-day working week in local councils

The UK government no longer formally opposes local councils implementing a four-day work week, signaling potential shifts in labor policy.

Kemi Badenoch and Angela Rayner clash over four-day week: No threat to the economy'

The push for four-day work weeks by the Deputy Prime Minister could enhance productivity without threatening the economy.
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English councils free to adopt four-day week after government drops concerns

Councils in England are now permitted to adopt a four-day work week, as the government removes previous concerns.
#iceland

Can the four-day week work for tech?

Countries are exploring a four-day work week to enhance work-life balance without sacrificing productivity, inspired by Iceland's successful trials.

Iceland's four-day working week trials have been a roaring success - economic growth spiked, workers were happier, and burnout plummeted

Iceland's four-day working week has led to economic growth, increased productivity, and reduced employee burnout, making it a model for labor flexibility.

Can the four-day week work for tech?

Countries are exploring a four-day work week to enhance work-life balance without sacrificing productivity, inspired by Iceland's successful trials.

Iceland's four-day working week trials have been a roaring success - economic growth spiked, workers were happier, and burnout plummeted

Iceland's four-day working week has led to economic growth, increased productivity, and reduced employee burnout, making it a model for labor flexibility.
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Are we finally getting a four-day week?

Keir Starmer's government faces skepticism over promised changes amidst planned budget cuts, yet proposes a four-day work week with compressed work hours.
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Workers' rights to four-day week could be strengthened

Government plans might strengthen workers' rights to request a four-day work week under flexible working arrangements.

Workers in UK could get right to request four-day compressed week

UK workers may soon request a four-day working week through compressed hours, promoting flexibility without reducing total hours worked.

How to achieve a flexible working pattern than benefits your health

A new trial in the UK will test flexible working patterns, potentially paving the way for a four-day work week with no loss of pay.

Workers' rights to four-day week could be strengthened

Government plans might strengthen workers' rights to request a four-day work week under flexible working arrangements.

Workers in UK could get right to request four-day compressed week

UK workers may soon request a four-day working week through compressed hours, promoting flexibility without reducing total hours worked.

How to achieve a flexible working pattern than benefits your health

A new trial in the UK will test flexible working patterns, potentially paving the way for a four-day work week with no loss of pay.
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Dominican Republic to trial four-day work week: Can it work globally?

The Dominican Republic will trial a four-day work week starting in February, becoming the first Caribbean country to do so.
The six-month pilot will be voluntary for companies and will not involve a pay cut for participating employees.

AI productivity gains could result in four-day weeks for millions | Computer Weekly

AI-driven productivity gains could lead to a four-day work week for 8.8 million UK workers by 2033.
Concerted political action is needed to realize the benefits of AI-driven productivity gains.
44 local authorities in England and Wales could have at least one third of their workforce eligible for a four-day workweek by 2033.

A new four-day work week trial that lasted over a year significantly reduced turnover and improved workers' mental and physical health

A 15-month trial in the UK showed reduced turnover and improved worker physical and mental health with a four-day work week, leading to cost savings and increased productivity.
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