4 Day Week Australia

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[4 Day Week Australia @4DayWeekAus]

We’ve just marked 3 years of more than 40% of Australian workers feeling burnt out.

If more than 2 in 5 Australian workers feel this way, it is time for action.

It is time for a four-day week.

#4DayWeek #32hours
#ItsAboutTime
#auspol #auspol2024

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[4 Day Week Australia @4DayWeekAus]

Key report finding: fewer hours worked = increase in productivity.

Also, the productivity of new workers is lower than existing workers.

So, the 4 day week elements of shorter hours and better staff retention lead to more productivity.

#4DayWeek #32hours
#auspol #Auspol2024

[Productivity Commission @ozprodcom]

Out today: our annual productivity bulletin shows labour productivity fell sharply in 2022-23, as a record-breaking increase in hours worked failed to generate a similar increase in economic output.
https://t.co/x26VnlKf0A

[4 Day Week Australia @4DayWeekAus]

Another example of reduced work time leading to success!

Congrats to @GrantThorntonAU for making 9 day fortnights permanent after a 12 month trial 👏 🎉

Record-high productivity, employee retention, and profits. Brilliant.

#4DayWeek #32hours
#ItsAboutTime
#auspol #auspol2024

[Financial Review @FinancialReview]

EXCLUSIVE: The accounting firm’s year-long trial coincided with record productivity, employee retention and profits. https://t.co/8ejo0hSkN7

[4 Day Week Australia @4DayWeekAus]

This UK poll shows that a 4 Day Week is wanted by voters across the political spectrum.

Rare unity these days! We must be onto something.

#4DayWeek #32hours
#ItsAboutTime
#auspol #Auspol2024

[4 Day Week Foundation @4Day_Week]

As we head towards a general election, there’s at least one policy that’s hugely popular with voters of all major political parties:

The four-day working week. 🗳️

[4 Day Week Australia @4DayWeekAus]

Burnout comes in many forms for different workers.

A shorter work week, with no loss in pay, reduces burnout and leads to a happier, healthier and more balanced life for workers.

It's the gift of time.
It's the 4 Day Week.

#4DayWeek #32hours
#ItsAboutTime
#auspol #Auspol2024

[4 Day Week Australia @4DayWeekAus]

Today's May Day marks the fight in Chicago in 1886 for an 8 hour day. That movement started in Melbourne in 1856. Globally, it lasted until the 1920s.

History shows us that progress and change take time.

We thank all those who fought before us ✊

#4DayWeek #32hours
#auspol

[4 Day Week Australia @4DayWeekAus]

21 April yesterday was the anniversary of the stonemasons in Melbourne winning the 8 hour day.

That was 1856.

168 years later, we continue the fight for work time reduction, calling for a 4 Day Week.

https://t.co/dKyaJgK8YQ

#4DayWeek #32hours
#ItsAboutTime
#auspol #Auspol2024

[4 Day Week Australia @4DayWeekAus]

A 4 Day Week benefits THE ENVIRONMENT by:

- a smaller carbon footprint from less commuting and energy use
- providing time for more sustainable lifestyles

Sign our petition to make it happen! https://t.co/8XRczJR2ft

#4DayWeek #32hours
#ItsAboutTime
#auspol #Auspol2024

[4 Day Week Australia @4DayWeekAus]

A 4 Day Week benefits SOCIETY by providing time for:

- increased gender equality
- strengthened care networks
- more cohesive and inclusive communities

Sign our petition to make it happen! https://t.co/8XRczJR2ft

#4DayWeek #32hours
#ItsAboutTime
#auspol #Auspol2024

[4 Day Week Australia @4DayWeekAus]

A 4 Day Week benefits THE ECONOMY by providing:

- enhanced innovation, competition and productivity
- boost to retail, hospitality, entertainment and tourism
- fairer spread of employment
- decreased govt costs

https://t.co/8XRczJRA51

#4DayWeek #32hours
#auspol #Auspol2024

[4 Day Week Australia @4DayWeekAus]

A 4 Day Week benefits EMPLOYERS by giving them:

- better talent
- stronger performances and larger revenue
- a competitive advantage
- social responsibility

Sign our petition to make it happen!

https://t.co/t9OK1eHcLE

#4DayWeek #32hours
#ItsAboutTime
#auspol #Auspol2024

[4 Day Week Australia @4DayWeekAus]

A 4 Day Week benefits WORKERS by giving them:

- a more balanced life
- greater engagement with work
- improved mental and physical health
- reduced costs

Sign our petition to make it happen!
https://t.co/t9OK1eHcLE

#4DayWeek #32hours
#ItsAboutTime
#auspol #Auspol2024

[4 Day Week Australia @4DayWeekAus]

For the many workers currently enjoying consecutive four-day weeks, evidence shows they will be:
- less stressed and burnt out
- getting better sleep
- enjoying quality time with family and friends
- more energised and focused at work

😊👌

#4DayWeek #32hours
#auspol #Auspol2024

[4 Day Week Australia @4DayWeekAus]

@Nicholas_Reece Great article! We are inspired by the 1856 Melbourne win of the 8 hour day in our campaign to bring about a 4 day week. It's today's work time reduction battle.

[4 Day Week Australia @4DayWeekAus]

Today's Labour Day in Vic and Tas (and WA last week) is a reminder that we can reduce working hours and ensure a better work-life balance for all.

1856 - the 8 hour day was won
1947 - the 5 day week was won
2024 - we continue to fight for a 4 Day Week

#4DayWeek #32hours
#auspol

[4 Day Week Australia @4DayWeekAus]

In Q4 2023:
- 45% of Australian workers felt burnt out (11th quarter in a row above 40%)

In Queensland, it was 53% of workers.

We need a 4 Day Week. Now.

(Findings from the @ELMO_Software Employee Sentiment Index)

#4DayWeek #32hours
#ItsAboutTime
#auspol #auspol2024

[Joe O'Connor @JoeOC99]

Burnout requires systemic solutions focused on addressing root causes, not tick box tokens that tinker around the edges of the symptoms.

Productivity and wellbeing are inextricably interwined.

🔗 Read the full report 👉 https://t.co/cygSK40gf6

#Burnout #WorkTimeReduction

[4 Day Week Australia @4DayWeekAus]

The gender gap in full-time work continues to be HUGE - about 70% of men are full-time and only 40% of women.

A 4 Day Week would dramatically increase the percentage for women.

From the HILDA survey @RogerWilkins_au @UniMelb

#4DayWeek #32hours
#ItsAboutTime
#auspol #auspol2024

[4 Day Week Australia @4DayWeekAus]

Our campaign co-director, Alyssa, is on the latest Four Day Week podcast. She talks about how a shorter work week has huge benefits for gender equity.

Good for women ✔️
Good for men ✔️

Available where you get your podcasts.

#4DayWeek #32hours
#ItsAboutTime
#auspol #Auspol2024

[4 Day Week Australia @4DayWeekAus]

📖 GOOD NEW YEAR'S READ 📖

This article from @edwinampreston examines time.

The 4 Day Week is all about giving people time.

For rest.
For leisure.
For life admin.
For caring.
For learning.
For volunteering.

#4DayWeek #32hours
#auspol #Auspol2024

https://t.co/v60IKdb9Fn