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An executive at a state-owned business, who requested anonymity, agreed that while the four-day job year has potential benefits, its success depends on the market.
” In flexible businesses like software or creative business, it might work. But in production, power, or public services, administrative requirements are 24/7, making it challenging”, he opined.
Also, industries like healthcare, hospitality, and logistics face major hurdles.  ,
At Paxel Indonesia, a logistics systems business, Reno Rafly, vice chairman of people knowledge, stated that the company must run delivery services everyday and that it cannot afford to immediately shorten workdays.  ,
Alternatively, Paxel has adopted a flexible approach, allowing only one day of business travel for non-operational clubs during the week.  ,
Reno claimed that this composite concept has worked to increase productivity.
Splitting Opinions: PRIVATE SECTOR VS GOVERNMENT
When implementing a four-day workweek, public sector organizations like government ministries are unaffected by the threat of strong business competition.
However, private firms, according to Abbie, may regard their competitive advantage.  ,
Abbie warned that reducing days might place businesses at risk if rivals continue to have greater workweeks.  ,
” If competitors work five or six days a year while we work only four, we risk losing customers, falling behind in development, or even ceding business discuss”, she said.
In a world of fierce competition, she added that private companies must ensure both individual well-being and enterprise sustainability.
Abbie also emphasized that the important issue is how federal institutions, whose main beneficiaries are Indian citizens, can effectively serve open needs if they only operate four days a week.