Thousands of Woolworths employees are set to potentially transition to a four-day workweek following a significant agreement with the shop assistants union. This change aims to introduce more flexible rostering practices across the retail sector. The move aligns with broader trends where companies are exploring reduced workweeks to enhance productivity and employee satisfaction. Surveys indicate that 81% of young people believe a four-day workweek would boost productivity. Additionally, companies that have experimented with this model, as reported by Dale Whelehan at the #WSJCEOCouncil and CEO of 4 Day Week Global, note higher employee happiness and engagement, crucial for competitiveness in the era of AI.
Companies that have tested a four-day week reported having happier staff, Dale Whelehan said at #WSJCEOCouncil. “If we want to be competitive in the future with AI…we need an engaged, not a burned-out workforce,” the CEO of 4 Day Week Global added. https://t.co/6PMM5gYjqe https://t.co/Hdkoss3ItZ
New polling for CNBC shows that young people overwhelmingly believe a four-day workweek would be an improvement. It's time for Congress to take up my Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act. https://t.co/dmfWNXkYcn
"81% of young people would prefer to only work four days but still get paid for five" is not that surprising! I would also like that! (I am agnostic leaning sceptical about whether four-day weeks do boost productivity, although they may be good anyway) https://t.co/37X9gIpLf2
81% of Young People Say a 4-Day Workweek Would Boost Productivity, Survey Finds https://t.co/M5tLdhN1yR
Young workers say working 4 days a week would actually make them better employees https://t.co/eY1sXdFp0W
Heard of a one-day weekend? Some companies are trying it. https://t.co/UhBLGCrIdS
Thousands of Woolworths employees could be getting a four-day week 👀👉 https://t.co/aXZZeIYfNZ https://t.co/6nrmtzFLyw
Thousands of Woolworths employees will be able to work a four-day week under a significant agreement with the shop assistants union that will lock in more flexible rostering practices across the retail sector. @australian https://t.co/xOY1wQGu8L