The Dhaka Times Desk The Japanese government is considering 3 days off a week to increase productivity and motivation. If this is effective, Japanese employees will only have to work four days a week!
In the recently finalized annual economic guidance, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga promoted a four-day working day during cabinet meetings. The initiative aims to improve work-life balance for people who have family care responsibilities or need more time off to learn new skills.
But with Japan's labor shortage, whether the new initiative will be widely adopted has raised questions. The country currently has two days off per week, with employees required to work 5 days per week.
The coronavirus pandemic has already brought drastic changes to Japanese corporate offices. The country's political leaders are also optimistic that employers will continue to offer workers flexible working hours, work-from-home opportunities, increased connectivity and other developments even after the pandemic is over.
According to a Japanese government announcement, if the working day is four days, the companies will be able to retain their capable and experienced employees. One does not have to compromise or quit a job to care for family or elderly members. Moreover, having a 4-day work week will give people the opportunity to devote extra attention to their studies or other qualifications. And many can do part-time jobs for extended periods of time. This will create a truly skilled workforce in Japan.
According to the country's experts, having an extra day off in a week will also give people more time to spend on vacations, spending outside as they like, which will essentially boost the country's economy. It is believed that anyone can join any other work as per their wish during the additional leave.
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