The Parkhotel Brunauer in Salzburg has had a 36-hour working week since May. The employees are very happy with it.
The Parkhotel Brunauer in the city of Salzburg is a pioneer when it comes to the four-day week. The management introduced this for the entire staff at the beginning of May – initially in test mode. “The idea arose last summer when I read a study about the four-day week from Iceland,” says hotel manager Manuel Uguet at the beginning. He immediately found an ally for the idea in AK President Peter Eder – the hotel is owned by the Salzburg Chamber of Labour.
“We didn’t have a template”
Those in charge are planning the implementation from August 2021. Not an easy task: “We didn’t have a template,” emphasizes Uguet. When the plans were ready and presented to the staff, enthusiasm was limited. “I was surprised by the reactions, it just sounded too good for many,” the manager reports.
“It makes everything much more relaxed”
That has now changed and the staff is enthusiastic. The work is 36 hours on four days with full pay. “Everything is much more relaxed with it,” says the waitress Lisa. It was put into use in May – because of the four-day working week. She wasn’t alone. Two new chefs were even found.
However, the team must stay together to ensure the system works during peak hours. “There is help in other areas too,” says Uguet. He explains that despite new employees, the costs are not much higher. After all, you save on overtime and temporary workers.
Source: Krone
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