Home » HR practices » Ireland: 4-day working week to be tested by companies Ireland: 4-day working week to be tested by companies Starting in February 2022, Irish employers will introduce a four-day working week on a trial basis for a period of six months. The pilot programme was devised by the lobby group Four Day Week Ireland.* The group announced on 06 October that 17 companies had already decided to take part in the pilot. The Irish government has supported the concept by providing €150,000 to fund a research study on the social, economic and ecological impact of a reduced working week. Through . Published on 08 October 2021 à 11h40 - Update on 08 October 2021 à 11h18 Resources When presenting the programme, Joe O’Connor, Chairperson of Four Day Week Ireland stated, “We know from international research that a shorter working week doesn’t mean a loss in productivity – in many cases, it is the opposite.” The lobby group plans to support employers involved in the six-month project and train them in successfully and smoothly introducing a four-day working week.… Need more info ? Contact mind's on-demand study service Which service do you want to contact :WritingCommercial serviceTechnical SupportFirst name Last name Organization Function email* Object of the message Your messageRGPD J’accepte la politique de confidentialité.PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Essentials Les dernières publications Supporting parenthood in the workplace: a win-win strategy Supporting employee carers: a CSR challenge Analyzes Les dernières publications Paternity leave: data observations from 41 countries EU: during H1 2022 five EU Member States have raised their minimum salary levels
