Germany's Productivity Paradox: Can Longer Hours Fix a Burnout-Driven Economy?
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最新报道：Germany faces labor productivity challenges with an average workweek of 33.9 hours in 2024, below the EU average of 36 hours. Labor productivity per hour has stagnated over 15 years, while annual working hours per person stood at 1,335 in 2023, significantly lower than the U.S. figure of 1,805. Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges longer and more efficient work to sustain prosperity, amid a 1.7% decline in hourly productivity in Q2 2024 and 11% of the workforce set to retire in the next decade. Proposed solutions include abolishing the eight-hour daily work limit and tax incentives for retirees, though sick leave hit a record 15.1 days per worker in 2023. A recent four-day workweek trial saw 73% of participating firms wanting to continue due to efficiency gains and reduced stress.
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