3 DAY WEEKENDS? The push for a 4-day work week is gaining traction here in Massachusetts.
have found that a 3-day weekend can lead to increased productivity, happier employees and fewer carbon emissions.
The pilot program would be run by the Executive Officer of Labor and workforce Development, Cutler said.Cutler said Boston College sociology professor Juliet Schor and the nonprofit organization“Is the four day week really the success story for employees, companies, and the climate that research to date suggests? This innovative and well-designed program will answer that question and put Massachusetts in the forefront of a long overdue change in how we work,” Schor said in a statement.
“The 4 Day Week is proving to be an invaluable investment wherever it is implemented. Organizations see rising productivity, people are happier and healthier, and the benefits only scale up from there. With this bill, Massachusetts is poised to lead the nation towards a better future,” added Jon Steinman, 4 Day Week US founder and board member.
If lawmakers agree to the pilot program, the state would be looking for employers from all industries to apply, especially companies owned by people with disabilities, veterans, minorities and women.
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