These countries show that shorter working hours can coexist with high productivity and economic success when supported by efficient systems and cultural priorities.
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A strong emphasis on part-time work, especially among women, with policies supporting working hours from 29–30 hours.
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A culture that values work-life balance, supported by high wages, generous parental leave & working hours up to 32–33 hours.
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A high standard of living, shorter workweeks, and policies encouraging leisure and working hours up to 33 hours.
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Efficient productivity, high wages, and labour laws limiting excessive working hours up to 34 hours.
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Strong labour protections, high productivity, and a culture of valuing the quality of life with working of 34–35 hours.
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A successful trial of a four-day workweek demonstrated improved productivity and well-being & upto 35 hours.
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Experiments with shorter workdays and policies promoting work-life harmony and up to 36 hours.