Spain’s government studies four-day working week
Potential move is meant to boost employment, worker wellbeing and productivity
03 December 2020 - 17:46
Madrid — Spain’s government is analysing a shortening of working hours as well as cutting the working week to four days.
According to deputy prime minister Pablo Iglesias, leader of the left-wing Unidas Podemos, the government is considering proposals for shorter working hours to boost employment. The comments to state broadcaster RTVE came days after consumer-goods giant Unilever announced it will trial a four-day working week in New Zealand to enhance worker wellbeing and boost productivity...
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