The Shortened Working Week and Its Impact on Workplace Sustainability
The Shortened Working Week and Its Impact on Workplace Sustainability
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Promoting a Sustainable Workplace with the “Shortened Working Week” (SWW): Empirical Insights from 1,000 White-Collar Workers in Poland.
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Kotłowska, Alicja
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2024-10-06
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Edukacja Ekonomistów i Menedżerów
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1
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71
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69-97
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1734-087X
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2024-10-06
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This paper explores the effectiveness of the Shortened Working Week (SWW) as a mechanism for advancing Sustainable Human Resource Management (SHRM). It begins by reviewing various SWW models implemented in pilot studies across the UK, Sweden, Japan, and the US. Next, the paper employs the Triple Bottom Line theoretical framework to assess the impact of SWW on SHRM. Furthermore, it presents empirical data from a survey of 1,000 white-collar employees in Polish organisations, examining their attitudes towards SWW. The findings suggest that a reduction in work hours can positively influence the social, economic, and environmental pillars of SHRM. Considering the varied preferences for SWW based on factors such as gender, family status, and company size, the paper recommends that managers consider flexible scheduling alternatives to the conventional Free Fridays model.(original abstract)
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sustainable HR
shortened working week
4‑day week
flexible work
work-life balance
shortened working week
4‑day week
flexible work
work-life balance
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