MIAMI: The trial of a six-hour working day in one of Europe’s richest countries threatens to revolutionise the lives of millions of people.
Workers in Sweden are being given the chance to do shorter shifts for the same pay in a drive to increase productivity and increase morale among staff.
The idea, which is being operated by organisations including hospitals, nursing homes and in the private sector by Japanese car giant Toyota has been hailed by many as a success.
In February nurses at Svartedalens skilled nursing home in Gothenburg changed from an eight-hour to a six-hour working day for the same wage…