Local businesses invited to join 4-day week trial
Monday, May 08, 2023 | 270 Views |
Mindset change: A campaign is ongoing for the adoption of a four-day working week PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Organisers say other countries around the world, where the four-day week has been piloted, have reported improved productivity despite employees spending less time in the office.
The upcoming pilot will be the second in South Africa, with the pioneer pilot – in which 29 businesses in South Africa and Botswana are currently participating – having kicked off in February 2023.
More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...