Germany is piloting a 4-day work week program for the first time
“The four-day work week won’t help any of the problems currently affecting the labour market," economist at the Institute of German Economy said.
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“The four-day work week won’t help any of the problems currently affecting the labour market," economist at the Institute of German Economy said.
“The four-day work week won’t help any of the problems currently affecting the labour market," economist at the Institute of German Economy said.
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According to the latest figures from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Germans worked an average of 1,349 hours per employed person in 2021.
Thanks to higher productivity, German workers work less than many others in the world. Despite an economic slowdown and labor shortages, a discussion has emerged about cutting working hours even further.