Working hours in Germany: Survey: Employees would work more - incentives important
Employees in Germany need to work more - this is a common demand. Many are already doing so, a survey found. Where are there still hurdles?
A survey by Indeed, conducted by Institut Appinio, found that most employees are willing to work longer hours if conditions are right. Over half of 1,000 respondents said they were willing to work overtime, with nearly 20% willing to do so permanently, although almost three-quarters already work more hours than contracted. Those unwilling to work longer cited private life, health, lack of financial incentives, and family commitments as reasons.
Indeed expert Virginia Sondergeld stated that incentives such as better pay, tax privileges, flexible hours, and bonuses could motivate employees to work more, but that obstacles like staff shortages, bureaucracy, and outdated technology often hinder productivity.
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