Should Germany transition to a four-day workweek?
Countries including Ireland, Scotland, Japan, and Sweden are experimenting with a four-day workweek, which requires employers to provide overtime pay to employees working more than 32 hours per week.
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@ISIDEWITH3yrs3Y
Yes
@Holden18Alliance for Germany 7mos7MO
The idea of a four-day workweek has been gaining traction in recent years, with many companies and governments worldwide adopting this approach to work. The main reasons are increased productivity, improved work-life balance, and reduced employee stress.
Studies have shown that reducing the workweek from five days to four can increase productivity, as employees are more focused and motivated during their working hours. This is because they have more time to rest and recharge over the week, which can lead to better quality work and fewer mistakes.
Moreover, a four-day workweek can also improve… Read more
@ISIDEWITH3yrs3Y
No
@Holden18Alliance for Germany 7mos7MO
The No position on the Four-day Workweek argues that it would lead to a decrease in productivity, but there are several counterarguments to this claim. First, studies have shown that employees who work fewer hours are often more productive as they can maintain a better work-life balance and are less likely to experience burnout. Additionally, a shorter workweek may encourage employees to work more efficiently and prioritize their tasks, leading to increased productivity. Furthermore, companies that have implemented a four-day workweek have reported higher levels of employee satisfaction and… Read more
@9HRNQFK11mos11MO
Gradual transition; allow employees to democratically decide between a four-day workweek/reduced daily hours
@94736KP2yrs2Y
No, but businesses should be able to decide what they want to do.
@99LRFTD2yrs2Y
In some places thay may be a fantastic thing however at some workplaces it may not. Ultimately, I'm unsure.
@8VC2Q883yrs3Y
No, but replace Saturday with Wednesday as a "Weekend Day"
Deleted2yrs2Y
Switch to a thirty-hour work week of five six-hour days, and raise wages accordingly.
@2VWTTCC3yrs3Y
Private businesses should have the ability to do this, but government jobs should not.
@3D-Pyromaniac2yrs2Y
If some businesses deem it beneficial
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, different jobs have different needs at different places. People know how much money they need and how many hours they need to work to get the money. Choose a job according to your skills and financial need.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but the government shouldn't make decisions for private businesses
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, different jobs have different needs at different places. People know how much money they need and how many hours they need to work to get the money, depending on their skills and financial need.
@8ZCJJ3R3yrs3Y
Regardless, the government should not tell private businesses how many days to work in a week. We have sufficient laws in place for this.
@4TGBF233yrs3Y
Let companies make this decision for themselves.
@heatherdvdprincess3yrs3Y
Let's see what happens in the other countries and then experiment with it if it is worth it. It is worth it if it increases GDP and/or significantly improves mental health and family ties.
@8QDSNZY2yrs2Y
Yes, the day taken off should be Wednesday.
@92N5JGD3yrs3Y
No, but they should encourage companies to do so.
@2PFH3VC3yrs3Y
Yes, but shortening the workday would be better
@4DJR8YJ3yrs3Y
No, wait and see if there are proven benefits
@Graham4GA3yrs3Y
This is a question for employers and employees to answer for themselves.
@74VSTZN2yrs2Y
This decision should best be left to employers
@7V8WHYY3yrs3Y
It is up to the workers themselves to decide how many days a week they work.
@7F2MM2F3yrs3Y
Yes either that or a 30 hour work week
@7YHTKF53yrs3Y
Depends on certain factors.
@7THPXS93yrs3Y
I would be interested in experiments to this effect that are held to high, unbiased research standards.
@88YT2FZ3yrs3Y
Yes, but do four 10 hour days split in two for non service industry, and split in three for service industry for meals and errands.
@88NZKDZ3yrs3Y
Only if necessary for certain industries. Labor relations should be managed by syndicates for each industry and private business should be abolished.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, as long as this is not used to exploit employees by demanding a greater amount of total working hours during a typical week
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, as long as this is not used to exploit workers by requiring a greater amount of weekly labor hours
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, as long as employees are not exploited through an increased number of working hours per week
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, as long as employees are not required to work a greater amount of hours each week
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, as long as employees are not exploited by being required to work a greater amount of hours per week because of this transition
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, as long as employees are not exploited through a requirement of longer working hours per week
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, as long as employees are not exploited by having to agree to an increased number of working hours per week
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, as long as employees are not exploited by the requirement of an increased number of working hours per week
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, as long as employees are not exploited by an increased number of required working hours per week
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, as long as employees are not exploited by being required to work an increased number of total weekly working hours on a regular basis
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, as long as employees are not exploited by being required to work an increased number of total weekly hours on a regular basis
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, as long as workers are not exploited by being required to work more than forty hours per week on a regular basis
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, as long as this is not used to exploit employees into working longer hours within a more compressed time frame
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, as long as this is not used to require and exploit more than standard working hours for employees within a more condensed time frame
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, as long as this is not used to exploit and require more than the standard amount of employee working hours in a typical week
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, as long as this is not used to require and exploit longer working hours for employees within a more condensed time frame
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, as long as this is not used to exploit and require more than the standard amount of working hours for employees within a more condensed time frame
@8TQB57G3yrs3Y
Individual businesses should make their own determination on the matter
@8VC7WDN3yrs3Y
Yes, but only to have one day a week to spend with families is important for children
@8XBRLD93yrs3Y
@8XYXTDY3yrs3Y
It depends on the job. Or if the people want it to happen.
@8ZLSND93yrs3Y
Maintain 5-day work weeks, but decrease work hours.
@93G2RP72yrs2Y
That should be decided by the states or company
@93FNHSZ2yrs2Y
Should be up to the company.
@8YTGBRG3yrs3Y
@93XWXTY2yrs2Y
Possibly but more details would need to be worked out
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, it is better for economic stability and personal health. But additionally, we should offer double pay for people who continue to work on Friday.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Regardless, it should be left up to the companies.
@92MNDFW3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if there is one more hour added.
Deleted2yrs2Y
If that is what the workers want.
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