Toshiba's new shift: fewer days, less commuting, longer hours

Japanese company introduces four-day workweek from June

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Despite the state of emergency, many people are still commuting to work on trains in Tokyo. (Photo by Makoto Okada)

TAKAYUKI YAO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Technology group Toshiba will begin a four-day workweek in June for employees on the plant floor, giving them one more day in exchange for longer hours while on site, maintaining the annual work hours.

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