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“It’s Not Feasible At This Time”, Chamber Chief Says

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Leo Rolle, president of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation, is pushing back against the possible implementation of a four-day workweek.

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5 months ago

August 9, 2024

Delvardo Emmanuel

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Leo Rolle, president of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation, is pushing back against the possible implementation of a four-day workweek.

The issue gained significant attention after Labor Minister Pia Glover-Rolle announced the government would review the idea of a shortened workweek among other issues tabled for discussion. The announcement followed a three-day labor legislation reform symposium last week.

Euro News reports Iceland conducted the world’s largest pilot of a 35-36 hour workweek from 2015 to 2019.

Researchers dubbed the pilot a success and said worker stress and burnout lessened during the period, with improvement in work/life balance. Japan and France are among the other countries exploring a shorter workweek in some sectors.

While Rolle acknowledges the shift may have proven effective in other regions, he emphasizes if the government moves ahead with implementing this recent recommendation, numerous issues need to be considered in advance.