Should New Zealand transition to a four-day workweek?
Countries including Ireland, Scotland, Japan, and Sweden are experimenting with a four-day workweek, which requires employers to provide overtime pay to employees working more than 32 hours per week.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Yes
@9FYRBVS6mos6MO
Honestly, why should I? Anyone who opposes this is misinformed or has been profiting from the wage-slave culture or modern day capitalism (and is therefore an enemy of the working class). Either educate yourself on this issue or defend thyself knave.
It makes people 40% more productive when it comes to work, and it benefits the employer and the employe.
It makes people 40% more productive when it comes to work, and it benefits the employer and the employe.
@9FM3CY27mos7MO
Who would argue against a three day weekend ... everyone would be happier to have more time with friends, family and time to relax.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
No
Now that households have 2 full time workers rather than one - it makes more sense to allow more time at home since there isnt one person dedicated at home and the home duties need to be shared
@9FM3CY27mos7MO
It is proven that productivity is higher in people who have a better work life balance. I would happily tack another 1.5 hours on to my 4 days and work longer to allow myself more freedom by having a three day weekend.
@9FYRBVS6mos6MO
The four day work week will allow for more time with family, friends, and to maintain your life outside of work whilst provably having no negative effect on productivity. There is no reason-based stance against this policy, only one based on personal preference and emotion.
We’ll, a lot of people basically are needing a better work-life balance and it shows with the levels of stress and mental health battles our communities go through on a daily. Four days is more than enough time/days for work and the other 3 days could be for rest, re-vitalising yourself and catching up with some down time and family activities. We should be working to live not living to work.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Yes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week
i think overtime pay should start if anyone was working over time regardless of what contract or work they are at
@9FJZMZSNew Zealand First7mos7MO
Why worry about working all the time, when you have the option for this choice you will make enough to live and enjoy your life. I think that is the most important thing. I see so many people stressed out in work places and constantly worried about money and the cost of living, myself included. But putting this in motion it gives people freedom to enjoy themselves and I think it will be a lot better on mental health.
This should be a decision between business and workers as not all scenarios will work with this structure.
@9HK9YD6 4mos4MO
The right wings with in most over work PAYE and third fairs by legend former US president Donald Trump and former UK prime minister Boris Johnson tough on work
@9G4QNSSOpportunities 6mos6MO
The option should be made available to staff who wish to, when possible for the nature of the business
@9G4QD926mos6MO
No, we need to get New Zealander motivated to rebuild our economy. Upskilling and back into the workforce. It is everyone’s duty and obligation to contribute to the future of country and community.
@9G4MBY36mos6MO
Yes. I currently work a 4 day week (2days/2 nights) and have done for almost a decade. i have found you get just as much production out of staff as you would with staff working a 5 day week.
@9FM6L8QNew Zealand First7mos7MO
4-day work would be good for mental health and family time but small businesses cannot afford to pay overtime
@9FM7767New Zealand First7mos7MO
I desperately want worklife balance, but employers have to get a return as well. I could imagine doing 4 10 hour days just to enjoy 3 days off. And I wouldn't expect overtime. I think calling 32 hours fulltime and expecting 8 hours overtime for a liveable income is ridiculous. However I have colleagues who do 60+ hours pw. They work 5 hours for free as part of their salary. They get no overtime and their annual bonus can be denied them, if an employee in their department, forgets to fill in the cleaning roster.
@9FFWKC37mos7MO
If there is scientific evidence of it being beneficial to wellbeing, health and productivity outcomes then yes
No, businesses should read current data and make their own decisions
4 and half days. half day on friday.
Some people simply cannot afford to only work 4 days and afford to live in a low income society like N.Z
@9F9CTKH7mos7MO
Where appropriate it should be encouraged but not mandated
@9F98BRRNew Zealand First7mos7MO
It would be nice but I don’t Imagine how it could work. 4 days wouldn’t be enough for companies to complete what they need to get done
Yes, but only if financially viable for each company
No, NZ is already not productive enough as it is
Yes, allow for 10 hour shifts instead.
I not to fussy, I work 4 days on 3 days off so doesn't affect me
@9F7K9D27mos7MO
Yes to the most part but It obviously depends on the industry
@9F7KQJZOpportunities7mos7MO
Individual business can do what they want
Yes in some natural of work.
8 hours is too long a working job for many. Productivity would be improved by changing this to 6.
@9F64XR27mos7MO
every 3 or 2 weeks it should be a half day on Friday so all the parents and students have more time to spend time with there family
Yes. But let businesses decide if this is possible
Move to a 9 day fortnight
Depends on job and personal preferences
business is business so leave it to personal negotiations
No, let businesses decide
Full time workers should have the flexibility to move their hours throughout the week (within business hours) to suit themselves, life revolves around the 9-5 including mechanics/pharmacies and specialist.
Yes, but must be evidence driven
No, but they should make overtime pay mandatory for work over 40 hours, and for days above five.
@9F4LNWJNew Zealand First7mos7MO
Yes but only if it retains and 8-hour day
@9F3G6R78mos8MO
Yes where it is possible in the business/service in question
@9F29CSB8mos8MO
Up to businesses to decide if its the right thing for them and their employees
No, but require all companies to justify the reason for a role that must work more than four days. In addition, all full-time four-day work must still equate to at least 36 to 40 hours.
Business should know that people want to work flexibly and be flexible about this
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