Germany will launch a test project to transition to a four-day working week due to the crisis in the labor market, high inflation and a stagnant economy. This was reported by Bloomberg.
“Additional employment will be provided to hundreds of employees.” The article states that one day off each week while still receiving full salary.
According to the agency, 45 companies will participate in the experiment, which will start on February 1 and last for six months. The study will reveal whether a shorter work week helps increase productivity.
In November, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner harshly criticized the idea of moving to a four-day workweek while maintaining the same salary. According to him, no society in history has achieved prosperity by working less.
Formerly in the government of the Russian Federation did not support A four-day transition project for large families.