Tokyo’s making a huge bet on the 4-day workweek and it’s about more than just flexible scheduling
We will continue to review work styles flexibly to ensure that women do not have to sacrifice their careers due to life events such as childbirth or child-rearing."
Tokyo government gives workers 4-day workweek to boost fertility, family time
The Japanese capital is set to introduce a four-day workweek for government employees, in its latest push to help working mothers and boost record-low fertility rates.
Tokyo plans 4-day working week to boost births
The programme, which adds Tokyo to a growing global movement among local and central governments to embrace the “four-on, three-off” approach to work-life balance, comes as Japan’s population is on track for its 16th consecutive year of decline.
Tokyo offers 4-day workweeks to young couples — for extra time to procreate
Tokyo is offering its employees a four-day workweek in an attempt to boost the city’s birthrate. Governor Yuriko Koike recently announced that the city’s government employees will be given the option to have a three-day weekend beginning in April 2025.
Tokyo set to implement four-day workweek in April 2025 to boost fertility rate
Beginning in April 2025, the Tokyo Metropolitan Administration plans to implement a four-day workweek for public sector workers. The goal of this program is to assist working mothers and address Japan’s declining fertility rate.
Tokyo to implement a 4-day work week by 2025 to tackle declining fertility rate
Tokyo is set to implement a 4-day workweek by April 2025, aiming to improve work-life balance and address Japan’s declining fertility rate. Over 160,000 Tokyo Metropolitan Government employees will enjoy a 3-day weekend.
Tokyo governor hopes 4-day work week will inspire people to grow their families
Tokyo’s governor is introducing a four-day work week in the hopes it will inspire working couples to have more children. Japan is experiencing record-low births, and it's expected that shortening the work week will allow for a better work-life balance.
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