Luxottica also decided to introduce a short week for its employees in Italy. In recent days, an agreement was reached with the union on what the company defined as a “revolution in the organization of work”, but also on fairness and inclusion.
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After Spain, Portugal and several other European countries, it’s Italy’s turn: a short week is trying with the same salary here. After Intesa Sanpaolo, Luxottica is experimenting for 20 weeks will schedule work shifts for its employees from Monday to Thursday.
The leading company in the manufacture and trade of glasses reached a union agreement on November 30 with the signing of a supplementary company agreement for the three-year period 2024-2026. Among the main innovations is the short week, which brings about a revolution in the organization of work.
We envisioned a new way of harmonizing craft and industry, recognizing the centrality of skill and passion for our resources. We believe that only with a focus on excellence and enabling factors such as continuous training, product innovation and the ability to perform high level craftsmanship will we be able to support the country’s industrial growth. The agreement just signed is to be a first but decisive step towards this goal,” said Francesco Milleri, President and CEO of EssilorLuxottica.
The new timetable will be implemented in the Rovereto, Lauriano, Pederobba, Cencenighe Agordino, Sedico and Agordo factories. Workers who wish to do so will be able to join the short week. Friday will be largely covered by the company.
In fact, the short week offers countless benefits for the individual, but also for company productivity and overall costs.
Working 4 days a week gives the worker the opportunity to devote himself, his family and free time, to organize himself according to his needs. Society and the environment also benefit from lower greenhouse gas emissions and less pollution.
The agreement contributes to the design of a new frontier of labor organization in Italy, inspired by the principles of justice and inclusion. It arises from a process of constant listening to the needs of the various communities of employees who give life to the company to expand work-life balance opportunities in the factories as well. This agreement reaffirms the centrality of employee well-being as a driving force for the economic and social sustainability of companies,” writes Luxottica.
More than half of employed Italians would like their employers to introduce a short week. Will other companies follow Luxottica’s example?
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Source: EssilorLuxottica
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