- Japan is encouraging its citizens to adopt a 4-day workweek to address labor shortages.
- Only about 8% of companies in Japan currently allow employees to take three or more days off per week.
- The government has launched a 'work style reform' campaign to promote shorter hours and flexible arrangements.
- Proponents of the 4-day workweek argue that it can benefit individuals balancing work and personal life.
- Some Japanese companies, including Fast Retailing Co. and Hitachi, have already implemented a 4-day workweek.
- Critics argue that employees on a 4-day workweek may end up working just as hard for less pay.
- A Gallup survey found that only 6% of Japanese workers described themselves as engaged at work.