Shorter Working Week

A four-day full-time working week has been tested by some domestic and overseas employers, with mixed views on how well it would carry across the wider economy. A national change would be aimed at improving the wellbeing and retention of staff, but might raise questions about how industries that operate every day would adapt, and could disproportionately affect hourly workers.

Discussion summary

The discussion about a four-day working week showed strong support, with 22 people agreeing and only 6 disagreeing. Many participants shared concerns about the financial viability for families, the impact of AI on job distribution, and the potential for increased productivity and worker wellbeing. However, some expressed doubts about its practicality for certain jobs, emphasizing the need for thoughtful implementation to address varying circumstances across different industries. Overall, there was a constructive exchange focused on the benefits and challenges of this proposal.