Japan Struggles to Embrace a Four-Day Workweek 🇯🇵

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Summary:

  1. Initiative Background
    Japan introduced a four-day workweek initiative in 2021 to improve staff retention and reduce overwork-related health issues. The plan also includes limits on overtime and mandatory paid leave.

  2. Slow Adoption
    Three years in, the initiative has had limited success. Only about 8% of Japanese companies offer three or more days off a week. At Panasonic, only 150 out of 63,000 eligible employees have chosen a four-day schedule.

  3. Cultural Barriers
    Many employees are reluctant to take advantage of the new guidelines due to Japan’s strong work culture, which emphasizes dedication and loyalty to the company. This cultural mindset makes workers hesitant to take extra time off.

Read more at: Business Insider

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