Less working hours; More productivity?

The Spanish government's last pact includes a proposal to reduce the maximum working day to 37.5 hours per week by 2025, generating repercussions that affect a large part of the country's workers.
 

The measure would affect an estimated 12 to 13 million people, according to different sources, considering data from collective bargaining agreements and the Labor Force Survey (EPA).

Currently, most employees have working hours that exceed this figure.

The Ministry of Labor estimates that about 70% of workers would be affected by this reduction, underscoring the magnitude and scope of the proposed policy. 

Long working hours and a 40-hour workday can have a number of negative effects on employee productivity and, ultimately, on the overall performance of an organization. 

In Servitalent we wanted to know the opinion of our followers on LinkedIn and we have conducted the following survey: 

How many hours of your workday do you think are actually effective work hours?

A large majority of participants (72%) have responded that between 4 and 6 are the effective working hours.

Knowing this data, from Servitalent, we would like to share several strategies that are useful to promote productivity, aiming to create a work environment that promotes effective working hours and contribute to the overall success of your team or company. 

👉 Provide adequate tools and resources

• Access to necessary tools and resources.
• Investment in technology and training to improve workers' skills and productivity.

👉 Promotes a positive work environment

• Organizational culture that promotes respect, collaboration and mutual support.

👉 Promote labor flexibility

• Implementing flexible work schedule options and remote work arrangements when possible can improve job satisfaction and productivity by enabling employees to balance their work and personal responsibilities more effectively.

👉 Promote autonomy and continuous training

• Brinda a los empleados la autonomía para tomar decisiones dentro de sus roles.

👉 Encourage work-life balance

• Value and respects employees' personal time, avoiding unrealistic expectations of constant availability.
• Implement policies that encourage work-life balance, recognizing that balanced employees are more productive and healthier in the long run.

By applying these strategies, you can create a work environment that encourages effective working hours and contributes to the overall success of your team or company. 

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