Scotland joins the growing global movement towards a four-day workweek
. Takano said in a press release about his piece of legislation, “A shorter workweek would benefit both employers and employees alike.” He pointed out, “Pilot programs run by governments and businesses across the globe have shown promising results as productivity climbed and reported better work-life balance, less need to take sick days, heightened morale and lower childcare expenses because they had more time with their family and children.
Takano added, “Shorter workweeks have also been shown to further reduce healthcare premiums for employers, lower operational costs for businesses and have a positive environmental impact in some of these studies.” The congressman asserts that the workers would benefit from this change, as his proposal will allow nonexempt employees to receive overtime compensation for any hours worked over 32 hours.
A shortened workweek would go a long way in helping people lead a better balance of life and work. We’ll also likely see pushes for six-hour workdays, staggered flexible work arrangements, more people choosing remote-work options, hybrid models and other programs. Companies will benefit, as they’ll have a happier workforce that’s appreciative and motivated. Employees who are treated well will likely work harder, which would enhance productivity and profits.
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