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The four-day work week

Monday 12 July 2010

Imagine not having to get up to go to work on a Friday – ever again. Sigh. It might come as a surprise, but the four-day work week is a policy that the Greens will be taking to the next NSW state election. Cheers to that!

According the Greens, the benefits of a four-day work week include improved employee health, better roads and benefits to the environment. But while it might be the average worker’s dream, not everyone is in agreement with opposing parties arguing that it would increase labour shortages and grind the economy to a halt.

Whatever your opinion, it’s a fascinating idea and in this week’s article of the week, James Adonis of theage.com.au tosses up the pros and cons of the four-day work week.

Join this week’s forum: what do you think of the idea of four-day work week?

 

 

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