Malta Chamber: Four-day work week would hurt Malta's 'low productivity' economy

Malta Chamber: Four-day work week would hurt Malta's 'low productivity' economy

The Malta Chamber has joined employers in expressing concern about Alex Borg’s pledge to four-day work week trials. In a statement on Wednesday, the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry warned that a four-day work week would have “significant negative effects in several key areas, including productivity, output, labour costs, and international competitiveness.”“Sectors that...

"Overlooking The 4-Day Week Implications Risks Damaging Malta's Economy," Says The Malta Chamber

The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry has expressed concern over the Opposition Leader’s recent proposal to introduce a 4-day work week, warning that such a shift requires “careful and open discussion.” In its statement, the Chamber noted that while “the concept of a reduced work week is a topic of global debate,” Malta must “move beyond brief statements that raise more questions rather than give answers and sustainable solution…