Mark Takano: California congressman introduces bill for four day working week
Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Newstalk ZB
August 2, 20214m 49s
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Show Notes
A lot of evidence has pointed to how successful a four day working week is in increasing productivity, as well as avoiding burnout.
Well there's been a massive development in the United States.
California congressman Mark Takano has submitted a bill for Congress to introduce the four day work week for California.
Congressman Takano told Kate Hawkesby imporoving employee wellbeing has benefits for everyone.
“I think we can improve the health of most workers, reduce the stress that they experience, and at the same time we’re seeing experiments in countries such as yours and other places around the world that productivity does not have to suffer, in fact productivity might even be enhanced.”
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Well there's been a massive development in the United States.
California congressman Mark Takano has submitted a bill for Congress to introduce the four day work week for California.
Congressman Takano told Kate Hawkesby imporoving employee wellbeing has benefits for everyone.
“I think we can improve the health of most workers, reduce the stress that they experience, and at the same time we’re seeing experiments in countries such as yours and other places around the world that productivity does not have to suffer, in fact productivity might even be enhanced.”
LISTEN ABOVE
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