Sweden Is Switching To A 6-Hour Work Day! Do You Want It In India Too?

Finally, someone has realized the value of living a happy healthy life! The blessed country of Sweden has decided to switch to a 6-hour long work shift, and has already implemented the change. Toyota Services, based out of Gothenberg, made this sweet change 13 years ago. And, to the surprise of many, their profits have risen by 25 percent! Not to mention happier employees.

"I think the eight-hour workday is not as effective as one would think," Linus Feldt, CEO of Stockholm-based company Filimundus told Fast Company. "To stay focused on a specific work task for eight hours is a huge challenge. . . . We want to spend more time with our families, we want to learn new things or exercise more,” he said. Sweden, you really are the best country in the world.

Because Our Jobs Are Killing Us

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Scientists have gone hoarse crying out loud how working too much, especially sitting on a desk all day long, is literally killing us. Heart diseases have become common among young people, and you’d be surprised to know that Indian men top the list of heart attacks in those under 40.

A Shorter Day Means More Productivity 

When you know you have to work only 6 hours a day, you automatically make the most of it. It’s a fact that employees are more kicked up to work and complete the work assigned to them in a shorter period of time.

Do You Want This In India Too? 

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As multinationals outsource their work to developing countries like India, where both brain and workforce is plenty, we Indians have found ourselves working overtime and working tirelessly. As a developing nation, we find ourselves with no choice but to slog our asses off to rise to the top. Engineers, startups often burn the midnight oil, trying to maximize their output. Not realizing it’s wreaking havoc on their health. Is it really worth it?
A 2011 study by Saffola Life found that the risk of heart attack was present in 78 percent of men aged between 30-34.

We Think The Rest Of The World Should Follow Suit

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If you are in favour of a 6-day work shift, and believe it will lead to a healthier happier and a more productive life, say “I want my life back!” in the comments section below. Let’s tell our bosses. And the rest of the world too.