Should the United Kingdom transition to a four-day workweek?
Countries including Ireland, Scotland, Japan, and Sweden are experimenting with a four-day workweek, which requires employers to provide overtime pay to employees working more than 32 hours per week.
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Response rates from 1.3k Volt UK voters.
76% Yes |
24% No |
70% Yes |
24% No |
5% Yes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
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Trend of how important this issue is for 1.3k Volt UK voters.
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Unique answers from Volt UK voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9P7MM3H5mos5MO
Yes, wherever feasible (understanding that it may not be possible for essential jobs like emergency services). Most jobs office jobs don't need to be done 5 days a week and reducing working hours could have big environmental benefits by reducing emissions.
@9PMS7K95mos5MO
It should be an option for employees if it can be proven their work can be done in 4 days and not negatively affect their income
@9LP4YWZ7mos7MO
Maybe, why not trial it. More time off may result in happier economy which may result in less suicide and/crime rate. Maybe
@9RKBWGF4mos4MO
If a company requires a 4 day work week, it should be required to pay overtime for anything over those 4 days.
@9PJNLSY5mos5MO
Yes in theory, but like many things mentioned throughout this survey, it'll probably have to wait some time before it could be possible.
@9PGG5N75mos5MO
If is optional. I would love a 4-day working week if it meant longer days but no reduction in salary.
@9PFXXQ25mos5MO
Yes, providing we invest in the technology to reduce pressures on workload capacities and we ensure there is no-detriment to existing salaries.
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