Four Day Week Ireland has launched a pilot program, while the government will fund research partnerships to assess economic, social and environmental impacts.

A new pilot program from Ireland aims to rethink Ireland’s attitude towards work and life after the epidemic.

Launched today (June 22), the pilot project will provide companies with support and advice to help their employees implement the most efficient working methods.

As part of the trial program, employers will present a four-day week for employees over a six-month period from January 2022.

The For Day Week Ireland campaign is supported by a number of Irish companies, including the Forsa Union, the National Council of Women, Friends of Earth Ireland, the ICE Group and the 3D issue.

The Ministry of Enterprise, Commerce and Labor and the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Communications will fund the research partnership to assess the economic, social and environmental impacts of the four-week work week. Days in the Irish context.

To support research focusing on areas such as energy consumption, employment status, staff productivity, gender equality, and job satisfaction. Available up to 150.00.

“We need to be open-minded when it comes to innovations in the world of work.”
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Speaking at today’s announcement, Teniste, Enterprise, Commerce and Labor Minister Leo Varadkar, TD said, “This pandemic has led us to rethink and re-evaluate the way we work.

“It’s too early to say whether a four-day work week will work in Ireland,” he said. “Achieve the same result and the same productivity, 20% less hours for the same pay.

“I can see how it works in some roles, but it’s hard to see how it works in others, especially in healthcare, education and construction. But we need to keep an open mind about the innovations in the world of work.

Joe O’Connor, Ireland’s President for Four Day Week, said the campaign welcomes government support.

With the post-Kovid climate changing, it’s time to show imagination and innovation to redefine the way we live and work, ”he added.

“Employers who presented a four-day week found that a short work week would benefit the physical and mental health of their employees and the wider benefits to the company. “

During last year’s protests, there was a lot of discussion about the possibility of a four – day work week and how companies can implement it.

Spokesmen say this will benefit workers ’well-being and work-life balance and give companies competitiveness when trying to attract talent.

Donegal-based digital publishing company 3D Issue launched last week for four days. The move will benefit employees and boost sales, said company CEO Paul McNaughty.

“Our staff is happier, more energized and more engaged in their work,” McNulty added. “Kovid-19 has changed people’s perceptions of the ideal work environment and work-life balance. We are pleased to support For Day Week Ireland in their campaign to educate and educate the wider business community. “

As part of the campaign, For Day Week Ireland also joins a multinational alliance of businessmen, academics and researchers, asking Canadians and companies around the world to sign a petition to make it a reality for four days a week.