Did you vote in our recent poll? 📊 Our recent poll gathered opinions on whether Greece's introduction of a six-day working week could boost productivity and economic growth. This new legislation came into effect on 1st July, which allows private sector employees in round-the-clock services to work up to 48 hours a week. Of over 950 voters a strong majority (80%) believe a six-day work week will lead to high levels of burnout whereas only 6% of voters said it will significantly boost productivity and economic growth. Do you agree with the votes? #Greece #workweek #productivity #laborlaws #economicgrowth
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Greece is set to introduce a 6 day / 48 hour work week from Monday for all public businesses 😲 The policy has been enforced by the Greek government with an aim of boosting the economy, but many critics are condemning it as being out of touch with modern society. The article (linked below) states that "around 500,000 skilled young people in Greece left the country after the financial crash in 2008. This has led to a crisis of a shrinking population and a shortage of workers in the country, which Greece’s prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has called a “ticking time-bomb". In Mitsotakis' eyes, these factors justify the introduction of a six-day week, which is only set to apply to public businesses." I'd be surprised if this has the desired effect for the Greek economy; in fact I suspect the move will likely result in affected organisations losing talent, and potentially the country losing even more skilled workers. A 6-day work week is in great contrast to many organisations around Europe who are moving to a 4-day work week, coupled with legal protections for workers around 'switching off' (part of Labour's new employment law plans) to drive a sense of work / life balance. I'll be interested to see how it all plays out 👀
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𝗛𝗲𝘆, 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆, 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗼𝗶𝗻'? 😉 😉 😍 𝑨𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 4-𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍... 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒐𝒏 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉! Germany is launching a six-month trial of a 4-day work week starting February 1, 2024, involving 45 companies. The trial aims to improve employee wellbeing and productivity and address economic challenges. The companies participating in the trial will test the feasibility of a shorter workweek and its impact on employee well-being and productivity. The trial is expected to end in July 20241. This trial is part of a broader shift taking place in the German labour market, where a lack of skilled workers is putting pressure on companies to fill their ranks. The shortage, coupled with high inflation, has emboldened employees across industries to seek wage increases and preserve the flexibility and independence they gained during the pandemic. #4dayworkweek #hr #wellbeing
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As Germany gears up for a 4-day workweek trial starting February 1, 2024, it's a noteworthy departure from the prevailing global trend of returning to full-time office work post-pandemic. With 45 companies partaking in the six-month experiment, the focus is on assessing whether shorter work hours can contribute to employee well-being and heightened productivity. Germany's economic challenges, including a sluggish economy and a scarcity of skilled workers, amplify the significance of this trial. The potential to reduce absenteeism costs and tap into the untapped potential of part-time workers further emphasizes the experiment's relevance. While Finance Minister Christian Lindner raises concerns about economic growth, past successes in other countries point towards potential benefits. As the trial unfolds, it serves as a pivotal exploration of redefining work-life balance in an ever-changing corporate scenario. #4DayWorkWeek #futureofwork #worklifebalance #employeewellbeing #productivity #flexibleworking #workplaceinnovation #economicchallenges #skilledworkers
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In 2022, people in Poland worked 40.4 hours per week, the second longest in the European Union (after Greece). The usual working week in the EU averaged 37.5 hours. For comparison, Finns worked 36.2 hours per week. The shortest working week was recorded in the Netherlands (33.2 hours). According to the recent report by Personnel Service, 28% of employees in Poland would welcome the introduction of a 4-day work week. It was added that one in ten employers plans to implement such a system. The authors of the study believe that it is possible to create a model where entrepreneurs make higher profits while reducing working hours for employees without cutting their pay. Polski Instytut Ekonomiczny reported that 51% companies in Poland think that moving to a 4-day work week is impossible due to the nature of their industry. 52% medium-sized and 47% large companies agreed with this view. Minister of Family, Labor and Social Policy Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk announced that she has commissioned the Central Institute for Labor Protection to analyze labor efficiency in relation to the number of hours an employee works per week. #4dayworkweek #LaborEfficiency #EUstatistics Links to sources are provided in the comments below.
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I support organizations and teams to work less and get more done. Internationally acclaimed expert on the shorter workweek. Designer and pioneer of four-day week pilot programs and research projects all over the world.
41 companies recently tried out a #4DayWeek or #9DayFortnight in Portugal as part of a government-sponsored pilot 🇵🇹 Over 1,000 workers reduced their hours by 14% on average. ⤵️ The results are in. What were the key takeaways? 🧪 VALUE OF A SHORTER WORK WEEK TO EMPLOYEES 💰 ▶ When asked to attribute a monetary value to the benefit of a four-day work week, participating employees attributed it as 28% of salary on average. ▶ This increased to 32% of salary among women and working parents. ▶ 12% of workers wouldn't leave the company to go back to working 5 days for any amount of money. IMPORTANCE OF WORK REDESIGN TO ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS 💡 ▶ 92% of companies who changed 2 or more processes expected to maintain the reduction in working hours. ▶ This dropped to 63% for companies who only changed 1 process or didn't make any process changes. ▶ Other than process reengineering, the most common operational improvements reported were better use of technology including adopting new software, and improved functioning of teams such as more effective meetings. Congrats to Pedro Gomes Rita Fontinha Dr. Dale Whelehan and the team involved in coordinating this program! 👏
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As popularity of the 4 day working week continues to rise, Greece counters this by legislating for a 6 day week. In a bid to boost economic growth employees in some industries are allowed to work up to 48 hours in a week as opposed to 40. Although it does not impact the established five-day working week mandated by law According to Greek public broadcaster ERTNews, it's hoped it will help combat undeclared work that leads to tax evasion. https://lnkd.in/e3nYb6kb #6dayweek #workingweek #4dayweek #greece #workinghours
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We're bringing the 4 day work week to another South American country...Chile! 🇨🇱 Chile has previously introduced a 40-hour work week bill. We want to take it to the next level - a 32hr week! Who’s in? 🙋 Our 4 days x 8hr model promises to deliver a 20% reduction in work-time for Chilean companies, all while maintaining the pay for their employees, as long as they continue to produce 100% of the output. Past trials have found that they not only maintain the 100% output, but they exceed it through increased productivity. Employees perform better when working a 4 day week. Let’s bring the experiment to Chile! We are partnering with ZM Consultores in Chile to pilot a 4 day work week. Interested Chilean companies can get in touch with us to understand how a 4 day work week can benefit their business. #4dayweek #4dias #chilenews
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Poland is the latest country looking to reduce its workweek. 🇵🇱 Here's how it is going to unfold. ⬇️ - Currently Poland's average working week is 40 hours in length. - The Polish government are examining options on reducing it. - The Central Institute for Labor Protection has been tasked with probing whether a 4 day week or 7-hour workdays are the better options for workers in Poland, given its socio-economic situation. - Once the Institute finalizes the assessment, the government will vote for one of the two possibilities, and the workweek will be shortened by law. - This will take place in 2027. Why are the Polish government interested in reducing their country's workweek? - Their productivity rate is 17.3% below EU average. (Eurostat, 2023) - They are one of the most overworked nations in Europe. (OECD, 2022) - The Minister of Family, Labor, and Social Policy believes that "Technology has moved forward, and work efficiency does not equate to work length. Poles are among those working the longest hours in the EU and they lack time for living.” - Nearly 50% of Poles work on-site every working day, so they are still practicing pre-Covid working habits. Earlier this year, Herbapol Poznań S.A., a large food manufacturer in Poland, announced its decision to trial a 4 day work week. Should Poland decide to introduce the 4 day work week into law in 2024, it will be one of the first countries in the world to do so. Would you like to see a 4 day working week introduced in Poland?
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Embarking on an economic revitalization journey, Germany leads the way with a six-month trial of a 4-day workweek, aiming to delve into improved productivity and well-being for its workforce. https://lnkd.in/gs8-ikwJ #Germany #WorkWeek
Germany 4 Day Work Week: Experiment with a Shorter Work Week Starting February 1
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