Starting in February 2022, Irish employers will introduce a four-day working week on a trial basis for a period of six months. The pilot programme was devised by the lobby group Four Day Week Ireland.* The group announced on 06 October that 17 companies had already decided to take part in the pilot. The Irish government has supported the concept by providing €150,000 to fund a research study on the social, economic and ecological impact of a reduced working week.
When presenting the programme, Joe O’Connor, Chairperson of Four Day Week Ireland stated, “We know from international research that a shorter working week doesn’t mean a loss in productivity – in many cases, it is the opposite.” The lobby group plans to support employers involved in the six-month project and train them in successfully and smoothly introducing a four-day working week. Companies will receive advice, coaching and mentoring, including input from other entities that have successfull
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