Edinburgh City Council is considering a trial four-day workweek for public-sector staff to improve morale, health, and recruitment without extending service hours.
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A new national trial in Germany will allow companies to implement a voluntary 4-day workweek model through 2026, aiming to improve productivity, employee well-being, and work-life balance.
Dubai’s new “Our Flexible Summer” initiative grants government employees shortened workweeks and flexible hours through September, aiming to enhance productivity and well-being during the extreme heat.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon insists staff must return to the office full-time, yet the bank’s EMEA chief is allowed to work remotely from New York—highlighting a glaring leadership double standard.
Despite increasing office-return mandates from major companies, data show that remote work remains consistently high—around 30%, challenging the perception of a mass return to desks.
Q1 2025 data show that four in ten U.S. job listings now offer remote or hybrid work, and nearly half of job seekers prioritize flexibility—even over pay.
Major financial firms in London’s Square Mile are reversing remote work allowances, reinstating mandatory in-office attendance four to five days a week as they aim to rebuild collaboration and culture.
Several U.S. towns have launched remote-worker incentive programs offering perks like free land, loan assistance, coworking spots, and more—but success depends on thoughtful structure, not just dollar signs.
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