根据韩国雇佣劳动部发布的信息，一项旨在促进工作与生活平衡的新补贴计划已于2026年1月1日起正式 施行。该计划的核心是新增"工作生活平衡 + 4.5天计划"项目，对通过劳资协商缩短工时的企业提供直 接财政补贴。 申请此项补贴的企业需满足核心条件，即在不降低员工原有薪资的前提下，通过劳资协议切实减少工作 时间。推行每周4.5天工作制是其中的典型范例。补贴将根据企业规模和工时缩短幅度进行差异化发 放。 为鼓励企业通过新增招聘而非增加现有员工负担的方式来缩短工时，政策设立了更高的激励标准。对于 通过新增员工实现工时缩短的企业，员工人数在50人及以上的，每名新增员工每月最高可获60万韩元补 贴；员工人数在20至50人的，每名新增员工每月最高补贴可达80万韩元。 除"4.5天计划"外，针对灵活工作制的补贴政策也同步进行了简化。对于推行远程办公、居家办公等灵 活工作制的中小企业，只要每月实行达4次及以上，即可统一享受每名员工每月20万韩元的补贴。相关 系统建设成本的政府补贴比例最高可达80%，对于员工不足30人的企业，补贴比例最高可达100%。 市场有风险，投资需谨慎。本文为AI基于第三方数据生成，仅供参考，不构成个人投 ...

2026年的首尔，时间不再是公平的。 当时针指向周五下午1点，京畿道河南市（Hanam City）的办公大楼里，年轻的公务员们正兴奋地合上笔记本。对于他们来说，周末已经开始了 ——这得益于政府强推的"4.5天工作制"实验。他们有大把的时间去恋爱、去露营，或者仅仅是回家补一个漫长的午觉 。 而在同一时刻，水原市某企业的高管办公区，气氛却凝固得像结了冰。对于这里的"金领"们来说，周五下午不是结束，而是"地狱周六"的前奏。 因为按照集团的"紧急经营模式"，明天一早，他们必须准时出现在会议室里，面对业绩红线和董事会的咆哮。 这就是现在的韩国：一半是火焰，一半是海水。 "冰"的世界：政府花钱求你休息 为了挽救跌入谷底的生育率（0.6），也为了哄回那些彻底"躺平"的年轻人，韩国政府在2026年彻底急了。他们推出的《工作与生活平衡+4.5项 目》简单粗暴：企业缩短工时，政府补贴人头费。 想象一下这个场景： 一家50人的中小企业，老板原本还在犹豫。政府直接把钱拍在桌上——"每人每月补40万韩元，如果你敢多招人，我给你补 80万（约合人民币4000元）！" 。 于是，在河南市，一种魔幻的乌托邦诞生了。公务员们从周一到周四每天多 ...

Core Viewpoint - Mianyang, recognized as China's only Science and Technology City, has introduced a comprehensive action plan to boost consumption, including a trial of a 4.5-day flexible workweek, aimed at enhancing residents' consumption capacity and market vitality [1][3][20] Group 1: Economic Performance - Mianyang's GDP reached 434.4 billion yuan in 2024, with a growth rate of 7%, surpassing the national average of 5% [3][8] - The city has experienced a compound annual growth rate of 10.59% from 2000 to 2024, positioning it as the second-largest economy in Sichuan [6][7] - Mianyang's GDP accounted for over 6.7% of Sichuan's total GDP in 2024, reflecting a steady increase in its economic contribution [7] Group 2: Employment and Labor Policies - The action plan includes raising the minimum wage to 2,200 yuan per month and increasing basic pensions for retirees, which are expected to stimulate local consumption [1][3] - The introduction of a 4.5-day workweek is anticipated to encourage short-term tourism and service consumption, potentially increasing weekend tourist traffic by an average of 45% in similar pilot areas [8][20] Group 3: Technological Development - Mianyang is home to over 930 high-tech enterprises and 40 national-level "little giant" companies, indicating a robust technological ecosystem [7][12] - The city has a significant research and development investment, with R&D expenditure exceeding 7% of its GDP in recent years, surpassing major cities like Beijing and Shenzhen [10][15] Group 4: Talent Attraction - Mianyang has seen a substantial influx of talent, with 86,000 individuals moving to the city from 2022 to 2024, a 153% increase compared to the previous three years [18][19] - The city has implemented a "Talent Ten Measures" policy, allocating 1 billion yuan in special funds to attract and support innovative teams [19][20] Group 5: Future Goals - Mianyang aims to achieve a GDP of over 600 billion yuan by 2027, requiring an annual growth rate of at least 10.54% [20]

Core Viewpoint - The recent proposal from Mianyang, Sichuan, to implement a "2.5-day vacation model" aims to stimulate consumer spending, but its practical application raises concerns about its effectiveness and inclusivity [1][3][5]. Group 1: Policy Context and Historical Background - The concept of a reduced workweek is not new, having been discussed by the State Council over a decade ago, with similar proposals appearing in various provincial documents [2]. - The intention behind the policy is to increase leisure time for consumers, thereby boosting market vitality [3]. Group 2: Challenges and Limitations - The "2.5-day vacation model" may primarily benefit a small segment of the workforce, particularly those in knowledge-intensive and digital jobs, while leaving traditional sectors and manufacturing workers at a disadvantage [17][19]. - The dual structure of the labor market in China, characterized by a significant reliance on traditional service and manufacturing sectors, complicates the implementation of flexible work arrangements [12][13]. Group 3: Economic Implications - The expectation that extending vacation time will directly lead to increased consumer spending may overlook the fundamental relationship between income levels, social security, and consumption capacity [25]. - The potential for a "Matthew effect" in the workplace could exacerbate inequalities, where higher-income groups gain more leisure time while lower-income groups face increased living costs due to reduced public services [20]. Group 4: Global Perspectives and Comparisons - Even in developed countries, the adoption of a 4.5-day workweek remains largely experimental and has not transitioned into a national standard, indicating a cautious approach to such reforms [7][10]. - The experiences of countries like the UK, Iceland, and Spain show that while there are trials, widespread implementation is still lacking [8][9][10]. Group 5: Recommendations for Implementation - To ensure that labor reforms are effective and equitable, it is crucial to focus on three foundational aspects: enforcing existing labor standards, accelerating industrial transformation, and enhancing social security systems [41][42][43]. - Genuine progress in labor policies should prioritize the rights and well-being of all workers, rather than just a privileged few [44][45].