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Five-day week: An 11-year dilemma

1 source · first seen 12:13 27 Sept · updated 12:13 27 Sept

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  • The article argues extending banks’ Saturday holiday is a logical step for staff well-being and operational efficiency
  • A five-day week could affect Indian banks’ staffing costs and branch operations

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39 stories this week
  1. 28 SeptAre banks open or closed today? Why 3-day bank strike was deferred by unions; what customers should know3 sources · Banks will function as usual during the strike period announced for September 28–30
  2. 27 SeptBank unions defer three-day nationwide strike after talks with IBA12 sources · UFBU deferred the planned three-day nationwide strike after talks with IBA
  3. 27 SeptUnions plan a three-day nationwide bank strike from September 283 sources · The strike is expected to affect public sector, old-generation private and regional rural banks
  4. 27 SeptBanks open on Sunday ahead of nationwide strike: Will you get your salary today?Policy · 1 source · Banks were asked to disburse salaries in advance to avoid disruptions during a nationwide strike
  5. 27 SeptBanks open today on Sunday: Check if all banks are open or closed today ahead of strike2 sources
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