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The Dominican Republic is introducing a shorter workweek for some companies. The six-month trial will track the health, work-life balance, and productivity of participating employees.

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  • The Dominican Republic is implementing a six-month trial of shorter workweeks at major companies.
  • Employees with shorter workweeks often report feeling happier, and employers have seen up to 15% revenue growth.
  • Most shorter workweek programs worldwide are voluntary for companies, with limited legislative requirements.

A shorter workweek is making its debut in Latin America.

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economy, 4-day-workweek, economy, labor, Work, fair-labor-standards-act, latin-america, world-economic-forum, international-labor-organization, dominican-republic
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A shorter workweek is gaining ground as another major pilot program prepares to…