Posts tagged "companies with four day working weeks"

Most of us look forward to a rare long weekend. But some Australians now enjoy a four-day week every week.

Queensland-based social impact workwear brand TradeMutt is already two months into trailing a four-day work week, with founders Ed Ross and Daniel Allen deeming the response to the six-month trial as “incredible.”

Asked a question about a four-day work week trial backed by a parliamentary committee, O'Neil said "I think it's a great idea".

The four-day work week trials, sometimes referred to as the “100-80-100” model, have been labelled as a ‘resounding success’. But four big questions still need answers.

Workplaces are reconsidering their flexible arrangements to stay relevant, competitive, and attractive to the very best talent. For business owners wondering how best to tackle this, it’s time to get curious, consider your options, and earn the commute. 

A national four-day work week trial has earned bipartisan support, with a new Senate report calling for the federal government to test the progressive scheme across industries and locations throughout Australia.

In 2020, Amantha Imber and the Inventium team ran a six-month experiment where everyone worked four days a week, but were paid for five.

"Spending time on your hobbies awakens your creativity, provides you with fresh perspectives and boosts confidence to solve problems."

For Kath Blackham’s digital agency Versa, the pandemic simply reinforced the company’s belief that “happy people create outstanding work”.