Four Day Working Week
There are a number people looking at a four day working week as way to help businesses survive the economic down turn. It has also been suggested that the fifth day be used for people to undertake training to enhance their skills or to work on large public projects and be paid by the government. At first glance the idea sounds interesting but after further consideration the following questions need to be carefully considered and answered.
Will any “Four Day Working Week” be implemented across the board or will it be on an as required basis?
Will the fifth day “training public works” be compulsory or optional?
Will fifth day pay equal current pay or be a separate payment at a different rate?
In a cost benefit analysis what are the costs and who gets the benefits?