Do you support a 32-hour work week?

I think in theory it's a good idea but I don't fully understand this subject to have a solid opinion on it

up to the company

For some workers. Others might enjoy a 40 hour work, but 32 should be available, especially for those with disabilities

There shouldn't be a standard for the length of a work week it should be dependent on the necessities of the individual job

Employees and employers should negotiate contracts and terms openly and freely with no coercion or animosity present.

A business may class an employee as full time if they work 32hrs per week - but only with the expressed consent of the employee All publicly funded employees will be required to work a minimum of 38hours a week to be classed as “fulltime”

What ever the business wants the employee to work whether it be 15 hours, 30 hours or 20 hours but over 40 hours should be classed as overtime and the employees shouldn't be sacked or for forced to work over 40 hours if they don't want to

Depends on the job and how effectively systems will run on this 32hr work week and the income you will get on 32hrs

As long as the pay is good

No, private businesses should be allowed to support whatever working hours they want their employees to work, whereas public sector workers should maintain the current work week.

Do I support? A neutrality option would be preferable. Thy does not support, thy does not not support, thy does not approve, thy does not disdain its proposition. None of my business. Such is the promise of liberty.

to some extent - if you are able to complete it then you should unless child child care or education come into play

Yes, it creates more jobs. The living wage should be in line with a 32-hour work week then though and not a 40-hour work week.

yes if the pay remains the same as 40 hour work weeks or if an overtime rate is introduced by employer

It depends if we get paid the same but dropping hours as families can't afford to drop hours and pay from work

If your going to increase the hourly rate then yes! otherwise 40 hours per week will be needed to keep up with the cost of living

Assuming this is still for a five day week, there should also be an option for businesses to offer a compressed four day week of up to 36 hours.

Up to the individual/orginisation to agree to working arrangements, however must be legal controls on both employee and employer abuse of power.

I don't support this as a legislative change as it is already available via negotiation with ones employer

I am skeptical about how well it would work for certain industries such as charities and emergency services

No, i think people and the companies that employ them should be able to reach agreeable patterns that suit them both, some would like more, some less

Yes, providing we invest in the technology to reduce pressures on workload capacities and we ensure there is no-detriment to existing salaries.

Yes, but understand this only works for specific sectors and is up to the companies policies to implement this. Minimum holiday and maternity/paternity leave should be increased

I do, I can see it practical for a lot of jobs, but not as much for other jobs such as a break down engineer

Yes due to the cost of living now. But it is not healthy as people need down time, self care, activity and leisure time for their health and fitness. It interfers with individuals ability to live life and be healthy.

I currently work a 35 hour work week. This works well, I don't feel overworked and my work is complete. A 32 hour work week may be viable

No, minimum wage workers are working longer and longer weeks, especially in hospitality and a 32 hour work week will only have a detrimental effect on those who work in the service and retail industry as they will have to work longer hours to compensate for the increase in service needs

As long as that is what the individual wants, there's no reason to disallow it. Although there should be other options.

There should not be any "classification" between full and part time working. Either you worked x amount of hours at X pounds an hour or you didn't.

No, private employers will always be able to require employees to opt out of working time restrictions and employees can choose whether to agree to that by signing their employment contract.

Yes but allow people to work more hours should they require and the wage should go up so that it is the equivalent to what a full time worker is now

Depending on sector, heathcare workers for example are needed to help patients and should not have too few work hours

Yes, but only for people who are struggling with mental health, serious family issues and illnesses etc.

No, but we should allow those who need breaks to look after their mental health to work a 32-hr week.

I think hours worked should be the choice of an individual and company dependent on the job requirements

40+ I worked all my working life . Surely it will help the country if we all do a proper day’s work as long as the pay reflects the work done .

Yes, but it depends on the industry, companies should be allowed to have longer hours if they provide overtime pay for work done beyond 32 hours

No, it should be less. 20-25 hour work week. The happier the worker, the better the "product"/"service".

Yes, for example a 4 day working week, but I would accept increased hours Monday-Thursday, say 8am - 6pm and have a more relaxed weekend.

No, I support the work week should be raised to 48 hours per week. I believe anything under 48 hours per week is part time.

Industry dependant. I do think it could cause a credit crunch due to increased spending against reduced income.

Full time should be 36 hours, this way you can still work 4 days a week (at 9 hours) and have a 3 day weekend

Yes, but this should be as part of wider discussions for work life balance and shouldn't preclude people wanting to work longer weeks.

That is not a full working week. Many of us have done 100 hour weeks because the job has to be done!

No, but there should be a limit on hours worked per week. Professional drivers (lorry/bus) are limited by law to the amount of driving and duty time per week so they can get adequate rest from mental fatigue, the same should apply to all forms of employment.

No, I believe we should get as much work done as we can while also being reasonable. Flexi work should be more accessible as to maintain work, and also help with scheduling.

Yes, as long as the business is outputting the same or similar enough turnovers.

No, but I would support a 4 day work week

Yes, as long as it pays enough

For civil servants No for free market I am not bothered

Yes for certain jobs as long as the productivity level remains the same. It will not work for many sectors.

I support a 4+3 day week and abolishing weekends as we know them currently

Should be entirely between employers and employees to negotiate

Approaches to work should be flexible

I don’t agree with the five day working week, studies show increased productivity the working week should be 40 hours 4 days a week with breaks provided

I think there should be more encouragement for flexible working and flexitime - this creates a more positive work environment when the majority of the team feel valued and trusted to manage their own time and can take a day off not impacting their annual leave by putting the work in and completing tasks first.

Reducing my working week would be something that would benefit others however less hours less money it's already difficult to maintain finances

I work 72 hour weeks and I still don’t have enough , would be great if we could all afford to live off 32 hour weeks

There's not enough data to make an informed opinion of this. I would like to see it implemented in a few areas to see the outcome first

I support a reduced work week and a reduced part time work week and the right for people to be supported and earn a living wage from both.

No, we only have 168 hours in 1 week if you take away 12 hours per night for rest that leaves us 84 hours, a 3rd of that is 28 hours and no one should be wasting more than a 3rd of there week on a job. Therefore, 28 hours should be the max for full time employment.

Not as a universal ruling, but companies should be encouraged to offer different work week arrangements.

Yes, however those with children only one is able to do this unless the government are goi ng to increase school hours to work around parents too.

I think it’s fantastic as a principle as I believe in a strong work-life balance, but as a small business owner I simply cannot afford to have multiple 32h workers nor they can afford to work only 32hrs a week to support themselves in London.

50 hour work week

people should work as long as they want/feel is necessary for their own job

I support less hours

Depends of the type of work, and how hard you work, including how delicate the work is and potential danger from over working for that sector

Yes, provided that it is supported by evidence

Impossible for some trades

No, a 4 day week where 40 hours are worked would be more suitable, due to the same wage being paid and productivity being continued.

Yes - if it does not come with a reduction in income

4 day week

You work the hours to earn the money and to aid the business. If you want to get paid work the hours.

Yes, but the annual salary should be kept the same as a standard 40 hour week. Other countries have implemented a 4 day working week with the same salary and have seen an increase in productivity and happiness in employees.

Not all jobs allow for this. Flexible working should instead be considered for employees where wanted.

Flexible working already provides well. a 32 hour will inevitably lead to lower wages and in col crisis this is not sustainable.

Yes, it should be an option so those with families can spend actual family time together, increase minimum wage so less people need financial support

No, i think people and the companies that employe them should be able to reach mutually agreeable working patterns that suit them both, some would like more, some less

Yes, more time for rest, family, and hobbies such as sports means that workers will be willing to work harder during their work week increasing productivity, allow parents more time with their children reducing antisocial behaviour, and will develop a happier, healthier population.

Every working person should be entitled to 2 consecutive days off a week and 28 days paid Annual Leave, sick pay and maternity/paternity leave with a £15 p/h starting minimum wage, pension subsidies and fair increase in wage each year in line with cost of living.

There should be much more flexibility within work times, employees should be able to agree work times with employers. For example, some may want to work longer hours to earn more money whilst others may want to have a better work-life balance.

No. Instead I would have the maximum working hours from 36-40 hours a week.

Yes, if it is not enforced by the government

People can work what they want

I think each person has their own preferences about how long they want to work. I support people being able to work either a 32 or 40-hour week depending on their preference, where possible. I don't think you can take one, universal approach to it - it's very complicated.

If the company can make it work, then there is no problem. It should not be mandatory.

indifferent, it all depends on a individuals opportunities and wage

Let the private companies decide how many days their employees should work.

Whatever you want to do and get paid for

Yes, and encourage more volunteering in local communities.

Self employed so I work varied hours

I support letting employees choose how much they want to work without discrimination.

Yes, unless you are an essential worker - I e doctor, nurse, carer etc

This decision should be between employee and employer, not the government.

Implement a 35 hour week

Depends on the job and I think people should work though their communities mostly.

If the wage is the same as a 40 hr week

I support an hour work week that people can live off.