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6 Canadian Companies With A 4-Day Workweek
Are you looking for a job in Canada with a sweet four-day workweek? You're in luck! From PR agencies to game developers and even municipalities, several Canadian companies are embracing the new culture. Not only do you get an extended weekend, but many of these roles are remote, and the companies are known for their positive work cultures.
Key Takeaways
PRAXIS: A Canadian-owned public relations and marketing communications agency based in Toronto, Montreal, and Los Angeles. They are hiring an Account Manager and offer a four-day workweek, entirely remote work, and initially trialled the four-day workweek for six months before extending it.
Eidos-Montréal: A video game developer known for games like Tomb Raider and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. They are hiring a Senior Game Writer, offering a four-day workweek, a hybrid work environment, and a bonus program.
David Suzuki Foundation: A non-profit environmental association with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal. They are hiring a Grant Writer and have offered a four-day workweek since 1990, along with a hybrid work environment.
Pressbooks: A software company that designs and creates books. They are hiring a Human Resources Manager, offering a four-day workweek, fully remote work, and various allowances for tech, wellness, and books.
Juno College: A coding school based in Toronto. They are hiring a Web Development Instructor and offer a four-day workweek, three weeks of vacation, and additional time off during the December holidays.
Township of Algonquin Highlands: A municipality in Ontario that adopted the four-day workweek. They are hiring a Deputy Treasurer and offer a compressed workweek with slightly longer daily hours.
Is The 4-Day Workweek the Solution to In-Office Returns?
J.M. Smucker, the well-known consumer goods company behind brands like Jif peanut butter and Folgers coffee, has implemented a unique return-to-office strategy that diverges from the norm seen in most U.S. companies.
Key Takeaways
In contrast to the growing push for employees to return to the office full-time, Smucker has adopted an innovative hybrid model. Employees are required to be on-site for as little as six days a month during 22 designated "core" weeks a year, allowing for flexibility and remote work during the remaining time.
While numerous companies have struggled to enforce return-to-office policies, Smucker's approach has yielded positive results. Employees are mainly following the core-week structure, with the added benefit of increased productivity during those periods.
Smucker's strategy has influenced its hiring practices, allowing the company to attract talent beyond its local region. The emphasis on core weeks rather than daily presence has expanded the pool of potential employees who may not have considered positions in Orrville before.
By blending on-site engagement with flexible remote work options, the company is adapting to the changing expectations and preferences of its workforce, ultimately contributing to a model that could shape the future of work for many businesses.
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