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Taiwan considers 4-day workweeks amid challenges
Discover how a Taiwanese cybersecurity firm’s adoption of a four-day workweek has led to increased efficiency and improved work-life balance, setting a trend amidst global shifts towards reduced work hours.2024/02/29 16:47 -
364 companies implement reduced work shifts: MOL
The Ministry of Labor in Taiwan has announced that 364 companies have implemented reduced work shifts, affecting a total of 9,809 employees. Among these companies, four manufacturing firms have halted or prematurely ended these initiatives due to urgent orders. The manufacturing industry has been the most impacted, with 203 businesses and 8,791 individuals affected by reduced work hours. The Department of Labor Standards and Equal Employment Director Huang Wei-chen noted that large-scale businesses are typically the first to cease these initiatives when economic conditions improve. Huang also predicted that the number of companies implementing unpaid leave may decrease by the end of the year or early next year. This situation highlights the delicate balance between ensuring employee welfare and meeting business requirements, especially in the face of current economic uncertainties. The Ministry of Labor continues to oversee work policies to protect workers while promoting strong industrial performance.2023/11/08 20:40 -
Taiwan’s manufacturing sector struggles amid economic slump
Amid economic challenges, Taiwan’s manufacturing sector grapples with reduced work shifts due to declining foreign orders. Labor violations surge in New Taipei, with the sector eyeing revival as export orders show promise.2023/09/12 18:53