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The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Four-Day Working Week Trial Finds Significant Benefits

A four-day working week trial in Ireland has been deemed a success by both the employers and employees taking part. 12 Irish firms tested out the shorter work week over a 6-month period and nine of them have decided to keep it in place. Assistant...
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6:55 PM - 30 Nov 2022



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Four-Day Working Week Trial Finds Significant Benefits

Square1
Today FM

6:55 PM - 30 Nov 2022

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A four-day working week trial in Ireland has been deemed a success by both the employers and employees taking part.

12 Irish firms tested out the shorter work week over a 6-month period and nine of them have decided to keep it in place.

Assistant Professor of Social Policy at UCD Dr Orla Kelly and Peter Cosgrove of Futurewise joined Matt on to discuss the benefits and challenges of introducing a four-day week.

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