Australia is lagging behind many countries in adopting a four-day workweek despite research showing that giving employees a shorter week at full pay can boost job satisfaction, improve mental and physical health, and reduce burnout.
Belgium became the first European country to legislate a four-day workweek in 2022, while more than 200 companies in the UK, most of them charities, marketing and technology firms, have since done the same according to the UK-based 4 Day Week Foundation.
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