Spain To Launch Trial Of 4-Day Workweek
Spain is set to become the first country in the world to test a 4-day workweek.
Details of the pilot program are still being ironed out, but it’s expected to start in the fall. The experiment would be a 32-hour workweek, which would allow workers to spend less time at the office without any change in pay.
A top government official told The Guardian, “Spain is one of the countries where workers put in more hours than the European average. But, we’re not among the most productive countries. I maintain that working more hours does not mean working better.”
Spain is set to test a 4-day workweek that would give workers 32-hour weeks with no reduction in pay. The government will cover some of the costs for interested companies.
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Advocates say it could improve mental health and productivity and lead to a better work-life balance. pic.twitter.com/D9NShZ0axZ