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The Daily PollPoll: Should a four-day work week become the norm?
The government has been asked to conduct research into the issue.
THE GOVERNMENT IS facing calls to conduct research into the impact of implementing a four-day working week.
The issue has been discussed in the past – and some firms here have already implemented it – but the latest call comes as many workers continue to deal with the impact of working from home and more flexible working arrangements during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Supporters of bringing in the four-day week say that such a system could maintain or even increase productivity for many businesses. However, others have said it’s not feasible and wouldn’t work in certain sectors.
What do you think: Should a four-day work week become the norm?
Poll Results:
Yes (11971)
Yes, but only in certain sectors (3871)
No (1904)
I'm not sure (492)
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