A pioneer of the shortened working week is eMagnetix in Upper Austria: since 2018, people here work only 30 hours a week – but with a full salary. For the online marketing company, this is a model for success: the company can now hardly defend itself against applicants. We’ve taken a closer look at the situation.
With eMagnetix it is slightly different: even if you look at the website of the online marketing agency, you do not see the employees in strict portraits or pictured at work. No, you see them walking in the woods, in the mountains, cycling, fishing, skiing, by the sea, in the desert, climbing, walking their dog… No wonder: with only 30 hours of work per week with full pay, from life can be enjoyed.
Source: Krone
I’m Ben Stock, a journalist and author at Today Times Live. I specialize in economic news and have been working in the news industry for over five years. My experience spans from local journalism to international business reporting. In my career I’ve had the opportunity to interview some of the world’s leading economists and financial experts, giving me an insight into global trends that is unique among journalists.
