lives changed significantly over the 20th century; and
WHEREAS, A 2018 four-day workweek pilot program at Perpetual
Guardian, a New Zealand company, led to a 44% increase in work-
life balance, a 20% average increase in team engagement and a 7%
decrease in employees' stress levels; and
WHEREAS, Microsoft Japan experienced a 40% boost in
productivity and a 23% reduction in electricity costs during a
summer-long, four-day workweek pilot program in 2019; and
WHEREAS, Legislation has been introduced in the United States
Congress to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to
require overtime pay after working 32 hours in one week; and
WHEREAS, The Commonwealth should explore any cost-saving
measure that has the potential to enhance the State government's
efficiency while simultaneously increasing employee
satisfaction; and
WHEREAS, The Commonwealth, as an employer, owes its employees
dignity, respect and the opportunity to have a successful
career; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives direct the
Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study of
implementing a four-day workweek or other flexible work
schedules for executive branch employees not including employees
in security and safety positions; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the study include the extent to which a four-
day workweek or other flexible work schedules have the potential
to improve work-life balance, reduce burn-out, increase
productivity and improve recruitment prospects for key jobs in
this Commonwealth; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee
report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly
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