INTRODUCING a four-day week could boost high street sales by up to £58million. Letting people have an extra day over the weekend doesn’t just give people extra time to shop, it could also inc…
Letting people have an extra day over the weekend doesn't just give people extra time to shop, it could also increase spending on hobbies, gardening and DIY, according to a new study.Credit: Getty
The four-year trial led to 86 per cent of Icelandic workers moving to permanent contracts with shorter hours. The same study found that 45 to 54 year olds reported the longest hours per week , across all full and part time employees. "This is a fast growing employee population, and one that is under specific strain. Investing in them today will reap reward tomorrow."
Nearly two thirds of the British public, including 55% of Conservative voters, want Boris Johnson to pilot a four-day working week with no loss of pay for workers. Support in the UK has grown since the Covid pandemic after global giant Unilever announced a year-long trial and the Governments of Spain and Scotland announced national level pilot schemes.
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