adminUncategorisedworking hours Alda has recently started a program with the aim of shortening working hours in Iceland. The short-term aim is to bring the average number of working hours per week down to 30-32 hours, in a period of two years. The long-term aim is to make sure that increases in productivity directly contribute to shorter working hours, the first effects are supposed to be seen around 2015. Along with this, purchasing power is not to be reduced.