Four-day working week more attractive than a big pay rise, survey of Irish workers reveals

Workers said they would be willing to give up relationships with colleagues in order to work fewer days

Only 15pc of respondents said they would opt for a 10pc-15pc pay rise over the option of a four day working week. Stock image

Caoimhe Gordon

The majority of workers want employers to introduce a four-day week, with many preferring a reduction in working hours to a hefty pay rise.