Rethink Work

Changing how we think about work

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  • faviconIn a ground-breaking public attitudes study, the Fairness Foundation has unveiled striking insights into the web of factors influencing the health and well-being of people in Britain. One of the most significant revelations from the study is the pervasive impact of work on people’s health across age groups and income brackets [2023]
    In: Good life    
    Topics: Research   
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    Country: UK   
    Source: New Statesman    

  • faviconUK Government to push ahead with an election campaign pledge to give staff the “right to switch off” and decline WhatsApp messages, emails and phone calls from their bosses or take on extra work in evenings and at weekends. The measure would not be mandatory for firms and not contained as part of the new Employment Rights Bill
    In: Democracy & Power    
    Topics: Worker Rights   
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    Country: UK   
    Source: iNews    

  • faviconLargest UK public sector trial of four-day week sees huge benefits, research finds; staff turnover was cut by 39% and scores for employees’ physical and mental health, motivation and commitment all improved
    In: Working hours    
    Topics: 4 Day Week   
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    Country: UK   
    Source: The Guardian    

  • faviconThe four-day work week is the future – The evidence is clear: a four-day work week would boost productivity and happiness. So why aren’t our politicians pushing for it? [2024]
    In: Working hours    
    Topics: 4 Day Week   
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    Country: UK   
    Source: New Statesman