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https://www.wecb.fm/iceland-embraced-a-4-day-workweek-in-2019-now-nearly-six-years-on-all-gen-z-forecasts-have-materialized/>
"Iceland’s experiment began in 2015 with a pilot program involving about 2,500
workers, roughly 1% of the country’s workforce. This small-scale trial exceeded
expectations, with 86% of participants voicing their support. Thanks to its
success, the program became official in 2019. Today, nearly 90% of Icelandic
workers enjoy a reduced workweek of 36 hours, down from the previous 40, with
no loss in pay.
When the four-day workweek was first introduced, there were numerous concerns
both in Iceland and around the world. Skeptics feared a drop in productivity,
higher business costs, and challenges in maintaining service levels. However,
the Icelandic experience has put these worries to rest. Reports indicate that
productivity remained stable or even increased in some sectors, all while
workers reported better mental health, a crucial factor that resonated
especially with Generation Z. The decrease in stress, combined with a better
work-life balance, had a profound positive impact on employee well-being."
Via
Reasons to be Cheerful:
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https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-uk-teens-study-nature/>
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
