Retelit adopts a shorter workweek and announces more protections for employees with children

Retelit, a leading B2B telecommunications company in Italy, has adopted a series of measures aimed at reorganizing work to promote a better work-life balance. The supplementary company agreement, signed with national trade unions, local and company-level representatives in the Telecommunications and Tertiary sectors, provides for the introduction of a shorter workweek with no reduction in salary, personalized smart working management, and additional protections for employees with children.

Unlike other companies that have chosen to experiment with these changes on a voluntary basis or with selected groups of employees, Retelit has made them effective from June 1st and for the entire full-time, non-shift workforce. In recent days, the workweek has been reduced from 40 to 36 hours. The weekly limit on smart working days has been replaced by a total number of hours that each employee can use according to their needs, subject to agreement with their manager. All this without affecting the provision of meal vouchers, which employees will continue to receive.

Further flexibility is provided for new fathers, who will be able to work fully remotely for a period and benefit from four additional paid leave days, in addition to those provided by law. Dedicated leave for nursery or kindergarten integration and personalized return-to-work plans are also included to ensure a smooth and supported return to work.

“At Retelit, we believe that true progress comes from listening, valuing our people, and organizing work in a more flexible and innovative way. This agreement is the concrete expression of our vision of responsible leadership and our commitment to a more sustainable and inclusive work model,” commented Jorge Alvarez, CEO of Retelit. “We want to continue investing in an environment that evolves with the real needs of those who contribute to our growth every day with talent and passion.”