The season of Christmas markets and fairs kicks off this week in Sibiu, Craiova, and in Bucharest, while an exhibition on Caravaggio's influence opens in Timișoara.
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.
The season of Christmas markets and fairs kicks off this week in Sibiu, Craiova, and in Bucharest, while an exhibition on Caravaggio's influence opens in Timișoara.
Electrical cable manufacturer ELECTROPLAST is carrying out an investment project estimated at over EUR 9 million for modernizing the production unit and expanding its facilities. This investment project will triple production capacity and lead to reduced electricity consumption and carbon footprint. ELECTROPLAST is participating in the modernization of Romania's railway infrastructure. The company recently contracted...
Following an investment of EUR 2.5 million in the renovation and refurbishment of a historic building in the Rosetti Square area in downtown Bucharest, the InStil Hotels group, owned by the Alecu family, is diversifying its portfolio with a new 4-star boutique hotel property. Named Ecletico Villa, the property offers 18 rooms. The new boutique […]
The rising labor costs, the recruitment process, and the retention of experienced employees are the main challenges for business services companies active in the country, according to the 2024 report of the Association of Business Service Leaders in Romania (ABSL). According to ABSL data, all companies reported salary increases this year, and the estimated growth […]
MerchantPro, local SaaS eCommerce platform, analyzed the performance during the week leading up to Black Friday 2024, confirming the establishment of Black Week as an extended shopping event that captures consumer interest over seven days. Data collected from a sample of approximately 1,000 local online stores shows a 5% increase in the number of orders...
The sixth edition of the Classix Festival takes place in Iași between February 23 and March 2, 2025. According to the organizers, the event's new concept, Revelations!/Revelații!, "outlines moments of profound clarity, unexpected inspirations, and mind-blowing discoveries." "After previous editions focused on the discovery of desires (2024), metamorphoses (2023), and the primal instinct of music […]