Working time reduction - from diagnosis to implementation

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We have launched the Working time reduction project

2026-04-01

Who is this project for?

And make a difference!

For employers – considering working time reduction and looking for reliable information to support their decisions.

For employers’ organisations – supporting businesses in implementing modern work organisation solutions.

For public institutions – developing solutions and policies concerning the labour market and business competitiveness.

For experts and researchers – interested in the economic, organisational and social effects of working time reduction.

For employees – interested in how working time reduction affects quality of life, well-being, the organisation of responsibilities, and work–life balance.

For trade unions – looking for reliable data and arguments to support social dialogue and negotiations on working-time arrangements.

And for everyone who wants to learn more about shorter working time.

Is shorter working time right for your organisation?

A free diagnostic tool for organisations that assesses their capacity to implement working time reduction.

Employers

Reliable information on the benefits, challenges and good practices associated with working time reduction in organisations.

Employees

Knowledge that supports better employee decisions and contributes to a better work–life balance.

Recommendations on employment-policy measures supporting the implementation of working time reduction, as well as recommendations on communication strategies with partners involved in promoting working time reduction.

Assessment Tool

A diagnostic tool for assessing an organisation’s capacity to implement working time reduction.

About the project

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The working time reduction – From Diagnosis to Implementation project is funded by the National Centre for Research and Development (Polish: Narodowe Centrum Badań i Rozwoju - NCBR) under the GOSPOSTRATEG XII Strategic Programme for Scientific Research and Development - Social and Economic Development of Poland in the Context of Globalising Markets.

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