An increasing number of countries are considering implementing a four-day work week. Picture: 123RF/DMITRYDEMIDOVICH
“I think there’s a real opportunity there to just say, let’s have work fit into our lives in a better way, as opposed to us fit our lives into work.” Japan is known for its rigid work structure, where long hours at the office symbolise a strong work ethic. However, in recent years, cases of so-called “overwork” where employees have committed suicide or suffered health issues have forced the country to reckon with its work culture.
Spanish high-end apparel brand Desigual introduced a four-day workweek at its headquarters in Barcelona in November, raising expectations in the business and political arena in Europe, where some other pilot trials have been launched.
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