Tokyo to launch four-day workweek for government employees in 2025
Siddhartha Jana
Tokyo will implement a four-day workweek for government employees beginning in April 2025 as part of a strategy to promote working mothers and address Japan's dropping birth rates.
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To encourage a family-friendly workplace, the program includes a policy that permits parents of small children to exchange their income for early leave.
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As nations and businesses look to strike a balance between productivity and worker well-being, the four-day workweek is becoming more and more popular globally.
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A four-day workweek has several advantages, such as better work-life balance, more time for personal pursuits, and enhanced mental health due to lower stress levels.
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With more time for sleep and exercise, a shortened workweek can improve physical health and increase general well-being.
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More focused workdays and reduced stress may result in increased productivity and job satisfaction for employees.
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Potential drawbacks include heavier tasks during the workplace, which might cause stress and possibly jeopardies mental health.
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Employees who find it difficult to handle a compressed schedule run the danger of experiencing work-life imbalance, which could lower overall productivity.