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Australia’s Medibank launches 4-Day work week trial

The insurer will test a four-day work week for 250 employees over six months, which will be observed by Macquarie University’s Health and Wellbeing Research Unit — to monitor productivity, employee satisfaction, and overall wellbeing.

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October 26, 2023

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