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.
Two castles in Romania's Cluj county, namely the Rákóczi-Bánffy Castle in Gilău and Bánffy Castle in Răscruci, will reopen in the coming weeks and host events dedicated to visitors. Rákóczi-Bánffy Castle in Gilău, one of Transylvania's historical monuments, will reopen its doors after a seven-year renovation process aimed at transforming it into a multifunctional cultural […]
The second edition of the Chicago Romanian Community Summit will take place on May 25, aiming to unite the Romanian community in Chicago. Leaders from various sectors - business, education, culture, and religion - will come together during the event to celebrate their shared heritage and establish a forum for addressing challenges. The summit also […]
In a recent promotional spot, Nicola Coughlan, Claudia Jessie, and Hannah Dodd, all part of the cast for Netflix’s hit show Bridgerton, played a game of True or False, Romanian Romance Edition. The game consisted of saying whether or not a particular superstition was actually true in Romanian folklore or if it was made up. The first […]
The organizers of the Untold and Neversea festivals in Romania announced the start of the 10th edition of their blood donation campaign - Blood Network. Under this initiative, blood donors can get free one-day tickets for the two summer events. This year's Blood Network runs between May 18 and June 30. Music fans can donate […]
Romanian mountaineer Adrian Ahriţculesei reached the summit of Mount Everest, Earth's highest mountain above sea level, after a 12-hour climb. The expedition, which started on April 11, is scheduled to end on May 30. "Ahriţculesei Adrian conquered the Roof of the World. He is on Everest (8,848 m). Next comes the hardest part of this […]
Hesburger, the largest chain of fast food restaurants in Finland and the Baltic countries, has entered the Romanian market with a first restaurant in Râmnicu Vâlcea. A family business with a history of over 50 years, Hesburger currently operates in nine countries and has over 470 restaurants. The company aims to open 10 new locations […]
