France: Acorus makes four-day week permanent

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On 12 December, French construction and civil engineering group Acorus (approximately 1,800 employees) signed an agreement with representative trade unions on the implementation of a four-day week with no reduction in salary. The aim of the agreement, seen by mind RH, is to expand on a trial scheme, in place since 2024, reducing working hours from 39 to 35 hours over four days. The signatories welcome the positive effects on “employee satisfaction”, “quality of life and commitment”, as well as

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