Australia could be getting a national trial of the four-day work week to see how it improves the lives of those juggling work and caring responsibilities. 7NEWS
trial of the four-day work week to see how it improves the lives of those juggling work and caring responsibilities.has recommended a federal government-backed trial of the four-day work week based on the “100:80:100” model, which is where workers keep their entire salary and maintain full productivity despite working 80 per cent of the week.
The Senate Select Committee on Work and Care also suggested a Fair Work Commission review of the 38-hour working week, including if stronger penalties for long hours are needed, and installing a “right to disconnect” outside of work hours. Commenting on the four-day work week trial, Senator Pocock said greater flexibility could actually improve productivity.Non-profit organisation Momentum Mental Health has been experimenting with the 100:80:100 model with positive results, with plans to extend the policy beyond the six-month trial period.
“We have found that we have given people the capacity to take on those caring roles and also their productivity has increased,” Ms Bailey told AAP.
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