Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:12pm on 01 Sep 2024,Sunday International
Japan is encouraging companies to adopt a four-day workweek to address a labor shortage and improve work-life balance. Since 2021, the government has supported shorter workweeks, but only 8% of companies have implemented them. The “work style reform” campaign offers free consulting and grants to promote this change. Despite the push, adoption remains slow, with only three companies seeking advice on the matter. Critics argue that workers on shorter schedules may end up working the same amount for less pay. The initiative aims to counter Japan's intense work culture and declining birth rates.
