While the amount of time spent at work was cut dramatically, productivity — measured by sales per employee — went up by almost 40% compared with the same period the previous year, Microsoft said
Hong Kong A growing number of smaller companies are adopting a four-day workweek. Now the results of a recent trial at Microsoft suggest it could work even for the biggest businesses.
The company introduced a program this summer in Japan called the"Work Life Choice Challenge," which shut down its offices every Friday in August and gave all employees an extra day off each week.The results were promising: While the amount of time spent at work was cut dramatically, productivity — measured by sales per employee — went up by almost 40% compared to the same period the previous year, the company said in a statement last week.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Zara Tindall's surprise glamorous appearance in Japan - see her stunning gownZara Tindall looked stunning in her formalwear during a surprise appearance in Tokyo on Thursday - see her beautiful gown
Leer más »
Samurai, Warships And An Armed Cricket Match: The Real Story Of Rugby In JapanFor more than a century, people believed that rugby was introduced to Japan by a schoolteacher in 1899. But that's not how it actually happened. The true history is much older … and much more exciting. (OnlyAGameNPR)
Leer más »
Japan enters rehab for cash-addictionThe world's third-largest economy is hooked on paper money. Ditching banknotes could generate a 3% one-off output boost in big cities like Tokyo, juicing innovation and wages. Elderly consumers and reluctant merchants will require more forcible persuasion, though.
Leer más »
Moon, Abe back dialogue to resolve South Korea-Japan dispute: South KoreaSouth Korea's President Moon Jae-in on Monday suggested high-level talks to...
Leer más »
Moon, Abe back dialogue to resolve South Korea-Japan disputeSouth Korea's President Moon Jae-in on Monday suggested high-level talks to...
Leer más »
Prince Harry Visits Japan for Rugby World Cup FinalThe England Rugby team competed against South Africa's Springboks on Saturday.
Leer más »