The four-day work week has proven to be successful around the world. Could it also be Canada's new reality?
Nine out of 10 Canadians are interested in a four-day work week, according to a recent survey, making it their most desirable benefit ahead of health care, flexible scheduling and additional vacation days.
1. Declining work hours over time Over the past 150 years, work hours have been consistently decreasing despite resistance from employers. In the past, Canadian factory workers used to endure up to 12-hour workdays, six days a week, totalling a gruelling 72-hour work week. 2. The outdated 5-day work week The traditional five-day work week, once suitable for single-income families, is now incompatible with today’s dual-income households. While the typical work week has remained unchanged for decades, family dynamics have shifted significantly over the past 60 years.
A combined 60-hour work week is more optimal according to research, offering parents substantial benefits in job flexibility and family satisfaction. Research on French families’ work and consumption patterns confirms that, to be more sustainable, families need to work less. The rapid dissemination of these success stories through social media and news feeds appears to be influencing expectations and might lead more Canadians to advocate for a four-day work week, knowing that others have already obtained it.
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