Shortening of working hours is again on the agenda.
On 9 August, a working group in the Social Democrats joined Annika Strandhäll at the forefront, and proposed that the working week be shortened from today’s 40 hours to 35 hours per week.
In the same vein, Novus conducted a survey on behalf of SPP Pension & Insurance to see what the Swedes think of the proposal. In a press release, the insurance company presents the results.
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Shortened working week has been tried before
In the past, the 4-day working week has been widely discussed when, among other things, several workplaces in Copenhagen have tried it.
At the time of writing, a four-day working week is also being tried in Sweden. It is the independent organization 4 day week Sweden which, in collaboration with the Stockholm School of Economics and Karlstad University, is conducting the experiment.
– We are curious if the Swedish result will be in line with what we see internationally, said Anna-Carin Alderin to News24 when.
The result will be presented in the spring of 2025.
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Every second Swede has a positive attitude: “Balance between work and free time”
The survey from SPP Pension & Försäkring shows that the vast majority of Swedes are positively disposed to shorter working hours.
Nyheter24 has spoken to Shoka Åhrmansavings economist at SPP.
– There are more people who are looking for both greater flexibility in working life but also a better balance between work and free time, she says.
The survey revealed that 56 percent of Swedes are positive about a four-day working week.
IN the press release from SPP Åhman points out that shortened working weeks may come at a cost.
“Shortening working hours often means increased costs for employers and likely means lower wages,” she writes.
Shoka Åhrman, savings economist at SPP and Storebrand. Photo: Jonas Eng.
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“Great stress and pressure to get everyday things together”
The survey showed that significantly fewer were positively disposed to a shortened working week if it would mean less pay. Then only 26 percent answered affirmatively.
She tells Nyheter24 that she is not surprised by the results of the survey.
– For those who are in the middle of life, it can be a matter of great stress and pressure to make everyday life go together with picking up and dropping off at preschool and that many feel attracted by the fact that shorter working hours would make it easier to get the everyday puzzle going together, she says, and continues:
– So therefore the announcement that a majority can consider reduced working hours does not come as a surprise at all.
Photo: Janerik Henriksson/TT.
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