Merritt, BC balances employee retention and public service quality with 4-Day Work Week Trial

Merritt, BC 4-Day Work Week Trial Employee Retention Service

The one-year pilot creates three-day weekends as an incentive for current employees and a recruiting asset in an applicant-friendly job market. City Hall will be open 8:00 am to 5:45 pm Tuesday through Friday rather than the previous schedule of 8:30 am to 4:30 am Monday through Friday. Employees receive Mondays off during the trial, while residents can access public services before or after work. Surveys halfway through the pilot will evaluate impacts on customer and employee satisfaction.

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Merritt, BC

City in British Columbia

Canada