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The government of South Korea has been forced to reconsider a proposal to raise the cap on weekly working hours to 69, due to widespread rejection by young people, who …
South Korea yields on extended 69-hour working week after backlash from young workers Read More
Germany is about to become the latest country to trial a universal basic income, starting a three-year study of how it affects the economy and recipients’ well-being. As part of …
Germany is set to trial a Universal Basic Income scheme Read More
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern suggested that the country should consider moving to a four day work week in order to encourage domestic tourism as the country looks beyond …
Could The 4-Day Work Week Be the Way to Recover From Coronavirus? New Zealand Thinks So. Read More
Governments should prioritise environmental and social factors in their budgets instead of GDP, Iceland’s prime minister has urged, in a call for “an alternative future based on wellbeing and inclusive growth”. Katrin Jakobsdottir emphasised …
Governments should put wellbeing of citizens ahead of GDP in budget priorities, Iceland PM urges Read More