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Turkey considers flexible working reforms for youth and public sector
Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has indicated that labor reforms, specifically focusing on flexible working models, are currently on the government's agenda. The proposed initiatives aim to increase labor force participation, particularly among youth aged 15 to 29 who are currently not in education or employment.
While no official regulation has been enacted to shorten standard working hours, discussions include a 'guaranteed flexibility' approach within the 2027-2029 Medium-Term Program. For public sector employees, a previously discussed draft model suggests a two-tier system consisting of 'core time' and 'flexible time.' Under this model, employees would be required to be present at their institutions for a core period—potentially up to five hours a day—while the remaining hours of a standard eight-hour workday could be completed with flexible start and end times.
These models may encompass remote work, varied shift timings, or specific on-site requirements, aiming to adapt the workforce to technological transformations and sectoral needs.
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Dardanelles Strait · Mehmet Şimşek · Prof. Dr. Doğan Yaşar · Suat Ateş · Turkey · Turkish Academy of Sciences · World Meteorological Organization · Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Reform studies regarding working life are on the agenda. www.vanhabergazetesi.com · www.haberts.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The standard daily working duration is planned to remain at 8 hours. www.haberts.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Programs are being prepared targeting youth aged 15-29 who are not in education or employment. www.vanhabergazetesi.com · www.haberts.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The core time requirement for public employees could be a maximum of 5 hours per day. www.haberts.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A draft proposal suggests dividing public employees' working days into core time and flexible time. www.vanhabergazetesi.com · www.haberts.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Flexible working models could be beneficial for Turkey. www.vanhabergazetesi.com · www.haberts.com