Greece launches four-day workweek pilot at OTE

Greek Labor Minister Niki Kerameos announced that the four-day workweek has been put into practice. Commenting on a newspaper headline about the pilot implementation for OTE employees, the minister noted that this headline confirms what she had previously told PASOK on the matter, namely that the legislative framework for its implementation already exists.

The four-day workweek has been a topic of discussion in Greece for some time. The government promotes this model to improve work-life balance and increase productivity. The pilot program has been launched at OTE, the country's largest telecommunications company. Employees will work four days a week and have three days off.

Minister Kerameos stated, "This is an important step towards adapting to modern working conditions and improving employee well-being." She also indicated that if successful, the program could be expanded to other sectors. OTE management expressed support for the pilot and reported positive feedback from employees.

The four-day workweek is being tested in many countries around the world. Trials in Iceland, Spain, and Germany have shown increased employee satisfaction without a drop in productivity. Greece aims to follow this trend to enhance its competitiveness.

Under the pilot, OTE employees will work four days a week with no reduction in salary. Daily working hours remain at 8 hours, resulting in a 32-hour workweek. The pilot is expected to last six months, after which an evaluation will be conducted.