Four-day workweek trial earns high marks from Aussie employers

A two-year trial of a four-day workweek across 15 Australian companies showed strong results, with 14 of the 15 employers maintaining the 100:80:100 model where workers receive full pay for 80% of normal hours. The successful trial demonstrates that compressed workweeks can be viable for construction and other industries without sacrificing productivity or worker compensation.

Burwood, Australia — A recent four-day workweek trial involving 15 Australian companies saw all but one still operating under the model after two years. A team of Australian researchers asked the organizations to implement a 100:80:100 four-day workweek model: workers get 100% of their normal pay…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.