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Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
Business
David Elliott

Employers warming to four-day week if workers compromise on home working

More Northern Ireland employers are warming to the idea of a four-day week if workers compromise on home working.

That is the finding of a new report from recruitment company Hays which surveyed 464 employers and employees throughout Northern Ireland, unveiling overwhelming support from the latter for a four-day week.

Over 70% of workers said they would rather work a four-day week – with all four days in the office – over a five-day hybrid working pattern. The draw is such that the majority said they would be tempted to move to an organisation if they were to offer a shortened week.

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