20 %
This reminds us that the debate is not only about overwork but also about insecurity, insufficient income and uneven distribution of working time.
When we talk about good work, do we also see people who work fewer hours than they need or want?
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One-fifth of the global workforce works under 35 hours per week
At the other end of the spectrum, ILO reports that one-fifth of the global workforce works short hours below 35 hours per week.
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Method & limitations
Method: The figure is reported in the summary of the ILO global report.
Sources
- Source: International Labour Organization — Working Time and Work-Life Balance Around the World