WFH, four-day workweeks: What the war in Iran could mean for your job |
WFH, four-day workweeks: What the war in Iran could mean for your job
March 26, 2026 — 12:30pm
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In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a lot going on in the world. With each new day of the Iran war, the consequences grow larger, so much so they’re now reaching all the way into Australian workplaces.
Last week the International Energy Agency laid out a range of actions they recommend countries consider to alleviate some of the war’s economic impacts on consumers. At the top of list was the suggestion to work from home where possible. This helps reduce oil use from commuting and is one of the biggest levers we have to modify our personal usage.
But any directive to modify our working behaviour........