There are no limits to the nativity

It appears that the younger generation and especially the 90s have a different value when it comes to work and the balance between work and leisure. What this will mean for the individual and society in the long run remains to be seen. Should Sweden legislate on a reduced working week from 40 hours to 35 hours with a maintained salary, the Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare (FORTE) claims that the outcome would only be positive.

According to FORTE, there are really no direct disadvantages for the employee in that situation. The part-time workers would not miss any of the social benefits at the workplace and the cost would be covered by the employer. The workers would be more rested, have more time for leisure activities and be able to spend time with their children.

With this reasoning, FORTE assumes that all companies would "swallow" this cost increase of 12.5% ​​of personnel costs. I am convinced that this cost increase will be transferred to the companies' products and services. This means that FORTE's reasoning that everyone gets more leisure time with a maintained salary is correct BUT the disposable income will fall.