Tokyo government gives workers 4-day workweek to boost fertility, family time

Dec 23, 2024 · CNN · Chris Lau, Lisako Neriki Ancheta, Yumi Asada

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.

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