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Article for The Conversation France, discussing our recent research into the 4-day work week.

Writing in The Conversation, Deakin University Professor of Management John Hopkins followed 15 Australian companies that trialled a four-day work week, finding that 14 chose to continue the model, with none reporting a drop in productivity and six recording an actual increase. Rather than productivity alone, burnout prevention emerged as a primary motivation for many firms, reflecting a broader national concern. Professor Hopkins notes that amid rising AI-driven productivity gains and shifting attitudes to work, the four-day model warrants serious consideration as both a workplace wellbeing and economic policy tool.

Article written by John Hopkins, based on recently-published research into the adoption of the 4-day work week in Australia, featured in The Independent.

John was invited to share his comments on the growing fuel shortage, and its likely impact on Australian businesses, in this article by Ally Foster for News Corp Australia.

ABC NewsRadio's Sarah Morice spoke with John Hopkins about his research that found firms testing out a four day work week did not report productivity losses, with all but one deciding to continue with the shorter week.

Industry groups say a push by the Victorian government to enshrine the right to work from home is creating uncertainty and stress for businesses and could damage the state's economy. Victoria is set to become the first jurisdiction in Australia to legislate the right for workers to work from home two days a week. The Premier Jacinta Allan has revealed that small businesses will not be exempt from the laws, prompting criticism from some business groups.

What have we learned so far about reducing working hours without losing productivity, and what are the tips and tricks for ensuring a four day week is a success for staff, organisations and customers? The Launceston city council is in the process of moving towards a four day week and John Hopkins is in the studio with Lisa Leong to discuss this move.

ABC News Interview. Australian researchers have found firms testing out a four day work week did not report productivity losses, with all but one deciding to continue with the shorter week. Australian researchers have studied 15 firms who tested out a four day work week for two years. ABC NewsRadio's Sarah Morice spoke with John Hopkins - a Professor of Management at Deakin University and one of the co-authors of this study.

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