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Four day work week and how this trend may work in a South African context

Globally we have seen the four-day work week become more of a trend. Abigail Butcher, Associate in our Employment Law practice discussed how this trend may work in a South African context, with Power FM.

8 Jul 2022 21:45 Minutes Podcast
Four day work week and how this trend may work in a South African context

Four day work week and how this trend may work in a South African context

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Globally we have seen the four-day work week become more of a trend. Abigail Butcher, Associate in our Employment Law practice discussed how this trend may work in a South African context, with Power FM.

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