German Companies Test Four-Day Work Week to Fight Labor Crisis
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Germany’s struggle to revive its sluggish economy is about to take an experimental turn as a host of companies test out the merits of working less.
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Published Jan 27, 2024 • 4 minute read
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(Bloomberg) — Germany’s struggle to revive its sluggish economy is about to take an experimental turn as a host of companies test out the merits of working less.
A six-month program starting Feb. 1 will grant a day off every week for hundreds of employees while keeping them on full pay. The study aims to find out if labor unions are right that it could not only leave staff healthier and happier, but also more productive.
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