TOKYO — Japan, a nation so hardworking its language has a term for literally working oneself to death, is trying to address a worrisome labor shortage by coaxing more people and companies to adopt four-day workweeks.
The Japan ese government first expressed support for a shorter working week in 2021, after lawmakers endorsed the idea. The concept has been slow to catch on, however; about 8 percent of companies in Japan allow employees to take three or more days off per week, while 7 percent give their workers the legally mandated one day off, according to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
It's not just a way to make money, although it is that, too,' said Craig, who previously taught at Doshisha Business School and founded editing and translation firm BlueSky Academic Services.Some officials consider changing that mindset as crucial to maintaining a viable workforce amid Japan's nosediving birth rate.
Wants Its Hardworking Citizens To Try 4-Day Workweek
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