Coronavirus: Split three-day week proposed to get UK economy out of COVID-19 crisis A split three-day week with workers separated into two different teams should be considered as part of the economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, a report has urged The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) has suggested firms arrange "A teams" and "B teams", typically working Monday to Wednesday or Thursday to Saturday. The idea is based on a similar arrangement in South Korea and would help enable social distancing at work and ease congestion on the roads, cycling infrastructure and public transport. A study suggested. It is thought workers would then have greater choice to combine their jobs with caring, learning, or volunteering and lead to a future of more flexible work for both employers and employees.
Is the crisis an opportunity for positive change in the country? May be a 12-month 'back to work' strategy to help businesses plan of a better future - which in turn creates a better future of work, building green infrastructure, and brings citizens and experts closer together. The study also speculated that over time, the 'team A' and 'team B' working could develop into a more permanent three-day week, while the negative income tax could become a basic income floor for citizens. These ideas and others will clearly be subject to debate, but it's vital we have new thinking to 'build back better' and address the challenges we face, from the climate emergency to mass economic insecurity. So what you do think of this possible proposal, would it work for you or your business if it ever comes into place. Email us know your thoughts on this at info@directlocalonline.com.
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