This research investigates the recent rise in popularity of a four-day work week – a concept which was first proposed in the 1970s that is now starting to gain serious attention 50 years later. Researchers conducted a series of semi-structured interviews with Australian organisations who have already adopted this way of working.

This report for the Australian Fair Work Commission identifies important work from home (WFH) trends emerging in Australia in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.