Czechia’s shift to a shorter workweek faces skepticism despite early adopters like SAB Finance reporting success. An Ipsos survey found 70 percent of employees support the idea, but only 20 percent have tried it. Economist Michal Skořepa highlights that while Keynes predicted shorter workweeks, most wealthy nations still average 40 hours. The Netherlands, with 32.2 hours per week, is closer to the model. However, Czech businesses fear productivity losses, making widespread adoption uncertain despite international trends.
