A four-day workweek in Poland – how to be smart about an opportunity to test-drive this?

Employers considering the Ministry’s reduced working hours test program face important business decisions. While the program proposed by the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy is broader and more flexible than it appears, employers must focus on two critical issues. The first is to meticulously plan the program’s implementation within their organisation. Companies should understand that this is not a simple “soft project” and that generic, template-based applications are insufficient.

The second priority is managing employee expectations. Before applying for the pilot program, it is crucial to communicate clearly – for example, through agreements – why the company is participating, what the program will look like, and inform employees that the company may revert to the previous work model if the new system proves ineffective. Finally, while the Labor Code offers many possible avenues for this project, employers must remember that participating in the pilot program does not release them from their legal responsibilities towards their employees. – Marcin Sanetra comments for eGospodarka.

Full article in Polish avialible: here.