Four-day Workweek
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As Canada’s fertility rate drops, could a 3-day weekend boost births?Tokyo recently announced a four-day workweek policy in an effort to boost Japan’s record-low fertility rate - something that Canada is also struggling with.CanadaDec 11, 2024
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A long weekend every week? Why Japan is the latest urging firms to consider itSome officials consider changing Japan's often gruelling work culture crucial to maintaining a viable workforce amid the country's nosediving birth rate.CanadaSep 3, 2024
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4-day week preferable, aids employee retention and well-being, new poll showsIt might seem like a fever dream for now, but four-day workweeks could be making their way to an office near you.CanadaFeb 27, 2023
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Monday Scaries or Magic Mondays? Tight labour market calls for 4-day workweeksCanada’s tight labour market has created a war for talent. Proponents of the four-day workweek say it’s an important way to retain and attract workers.MoneyJul 1, 2022
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Zorra Township permanently implements 4-day workweek following success of pilot projectThe second half of the 8-month project ended earlier this month, with researchers from Western and York Universities deeming the study a success.CanadaDec 16, 2021
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Some places make the case for a four-day workweek. Can it work everywhere?Zorra Township in southern Ontario has just begun the second-leg of an eight-month pilot project that studies a four-day workweek.MoneyJul 8, 2021
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Iceland’s 4-day workweek deemed an ‘overwhelming success’ after trialEmployees received the same pay while working shorter hours during the four-year trial.TrendingJul 6, 2021
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COMMENTARY: As crisis grips Canada, expect yesterday’s crazy to become tomorrow’s innovationA four-day workweek? How about nationalized long-term care homes? As the events of 2020 continue, you may hear more about ideas like these, Mike Smyth writes.PoliticsJun 2, 2020
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