The four-day work week might soon be a reality

• Idea of a four-day week against the usual five-day work week has been mooted for decades.

Significance of Shorter Work-Week

• Economically beneficial for employer
• Reduces office costs
• As per Microsoft, 23% dip in electricity costs
• Increases employment in the economy
• Increases worker productivity and well-being
• Gains for women
• Positive step toward gender equality and women’s career progression.
• May push men to take up more unpaid domestic work.
• Ensure work-life balance

Is India Ready for Shorter Work-Weak?

• 60% preferred four-day work week as it will improve employee productivity and well-being.
• Central government is set to roll out new labour codes
• Minimum of 48 hours per week required to work
• Employee will have to work for 12 hours on each working day.
• Not increase productivity as increased per day hours of work demotivate employees.