Khaberni - Today marks the end of the period for receiving opinions in the electronic survey regarding the proposal to implement a four-day workweek system.
The Public Service and Administration Authority had extended the period for receiving public sector employees’ opinions about the 4-day workweek due to wide participation, and to allow more of them to contribute their opinions.
Faiez Al-Nahar, the head of the Public Service and Administration Authority, had earlier affirmed that the pivotal factor in deciding to shut down government offices for three days is the continuity of service provision with the current efficiency and effectiveness, stating that any impact on this continuity would determine the fate of the decision in terms of its timing and implementation.
Al-Nahar stated that the reasons for choosing to reduce the number of workdays include increasing employee productivity, achieving a balance between their professional and personal lives, and reducing operational costs for both the government and the employee.
He explained that the idea has positive implications for the employees, offering them space to enhance their skills or to pursue private projects that provide additional income.
Al-Nahar foresaw options that the government might adopt, including a gradual transition in the most digitally mature departments in terms of services.
He added that among the proposals are also the application of two types of flexible working patterns within the same department: remote work, and flexible starting and finishing work hours.
He indicated that some jobs may be offered the option of flexible working within the proposed models, such as administrative and intellectual jobs, and those in the fields of studies and others.
