Almost 8 out of 10 employees in Romania (78%) are open to the four-day week model and believe that this is a very good time to adopt the shorter working week, according to a survey conducted by the BestJobs recruitment platform. However, 55% of employees are afraid of extending the program from 8 to 10 hours, a measure also imposed in this scenario. Almost 71% of employees consider that the 4-day work week would suit their current job and activity. However, 41% consider that the main disadvantage lies in the higher workload of the 4 days, due to the extension of working hours. At the same time, 45% fear that such a way of working, possibly adopted by the company for which they work, will put additional pressure on daily activities. On the upside, 70% of surveyed employees believe that a shorter working week would improve the work-life balance, while 68% think they would have more free time to prioritize mental and physical health. Other benefits include increased productivity at work (29%) and reduced risk of burnout (25%). According to the same survey, half of the employers would see it as possible to run their company with a four-day, 10-hour working program, and 60% believe that this is a good time to switch to the short working week. Even so, opinions are divided on the effects. Thus, 25% consider that the running costs of the company would decrease, but they also see the risk of reducing the volume of work done. When it comes to the proposal's effects on employees, 1 in 4 employers consider that they would be happier due to the extra day off, but 12% fear that this program could quickly lead to exhaustion due to the increased workload in a day's work. The survey was conducted between March 2 and March 24 on 1,113 internet users in Romania.
Ion Iliescu, Romania’s first president after the fall of communism in December 1989 and one of the country’s most influential and controversial political figures, died on Tuesday, August 5, at the age of 95. His death was announced by the government, which expressed condolences to his family and stated that details regarding the state funeral […]
A large medieval cemetery was discovered this week at the Hasdeu High School in Lugoj, western Romania. The complex may have extensions into the surrounding yards and a high historical importance. Although the excavations are only just beginning, with an estimated 10% of the necessary work completed so far, the discoveries have already showed promise. […]
A trilateral working meeting for the creation of a regional cybersecurity alliance between Romania, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine took place on July 30 in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. The establishment of such a union would boost Romania's role in region. "The National Cybersecurity Directorate considers that the initiative to establish a cybersecurity coalition between Romania, […]
Two Dacian gold bracelets from the collection of the National History Museum of Romania (MNIR) have been recently 3D scanned as part of a digital preservation project highlighting these exceptional archaeological pieces. The initiative, launched by the museum, aims to showcase the artistry and cultural significance of Dacian goldsmithing. Crafted with remarkable skill, the spiral-shaped […]
Arad, a city in western Romania dubbed the “Little Vienna,” will organize a celebration of its history and culture in the Austrian capital, between August 8 and 20. The Days of Arad Culture begin on August 8 with the photo exhibition "Arad of Yesterday and Today," which will highlight the architectural connection of the city […]
In a report published on Tuesday, August 5, the Group of States against Corruption, or GRECO, said that Romania has fully implemented two of the 26 recommendations made in the 2023 Fifth Round Evaluation Report on preventing corruption and promoting integrity among top executive functions of the central government and law enforcement. Out of the […]
