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Japan government backs 4-day workweek
TOKYO (Kyodo) – Japan’s government plans to encourage firms to let their employees choose to work four days a week instead of five, aiming to improve the balance between work and life for people who have family care responsibilities or need more time off to acquire new skills.
The government included the promotion of an optional four-day workweek in its annual economic policy guideline finalized Friday by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s Cabinet.
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jss
Yes. But how many hours will then be a work day?
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AstonJ
I hope other govts follow!
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AstonJ
Three 6 hour days would be the sweet-spot imo
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