In an era of heightened work-related angst, stress and pressure, there is an emerging movement to shorten the workday and week. Finland’s Prime Minister is the most recent high-profile proponent of shortening it
Sanna Marin, the newly elected prime minister of Finland, is the most recent high-profile proponent of shortening the amount of time people work. Marin put forth the idea of companies adopting aat a panel discussion before she became prime minister. Marin said, “I believe people deserve to spend more time with their families, loved ones, hobbies and other aspects of life, such as culture. This could be the next step for us in working life.
, while still maintaining the compensation level of an eight-hour day. The program took place in a government-run retirement home in 2015 and yielded mixed results. The shortened hours made workers happier and healthier, but deemed too expensive and complicated to be implemented all throughout Sweden.
At first, the employees were pleased. As time progressed, they felt pressured to accomplish their assignments in less time, deprived of outside contact and uncomfortable working nonstop without any real breaks. Japan, similar to the United States, exemplifies a strong culture of hard work. Employees also demonstrate a strong devotion to their company. The results of the experiment indicated that workers were happier and there was also a 40% gain in productivity.
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