New Zealand Experiences with a 4-Day Week • TNTV Tahiti Nui Télévision

The group says its 81 employees will be eligible for the trial, which is set to start in December and last for one year. Depending on the results in New Zealand, Unilever could introduce the four-day week elsewhere in the world..

“Our goal is to measure performance based on output, not on time. We believe the old way of working is outdated and no longer relevant.”Nick Bangs, CEO of Unilever New Zealand, said:

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern floated the possibility of moving to a four-day week in May to help revive an economy battered by coronavirus restrictions, including a seven-week lockdown. She has encouraged creative ideas that would boost business resilience.

The Labour leader was re-appointed to her post after winning the general election in October.

There is momentum for a shorter work week as the pandemic has turned office culture upside down, Bangs said. “This is an exciting moment for our team, and a way to validate the catalytic role that Covid-19 has played in disrupting practices in the world of work.”He said.

The company hopes its employees will be more productive if they are allowed greater flexibility. The results of the experiment will be analysed by the University of Technology Sydney.

“We look forward to sharing the lessons learned from this experience with other New Zealand businesses, in the hope of inspiring others to think about the way they operate.”Mr. Explosions added.