Recently, countries around the world have begun reevaluating the traditional workplace culture that has overtaken Western society.

We have experienced two difficult years, de Crooexplainedduring a press conference announcing the changes.

With this agreement, we set a beacon for an economy that is more innovative, sustainable and digital.

Workers at Table With Belgium Flag

The aim is to be able to make people and businesses stronger.

Employees will also be allowed the flexibility to request variable work schedules within their chosen model.

In practice, new legislation will apply to all employers with more than 20 employees.

Belgium Flag on a Work Computer

But as of right now, none of these measures will actually be taking effect.

In fact, it could take months for the reforms to be put into law.

But for many Belgian workers, this initiative is still a step in the right direction.

Worker With a Belgium Flag

Belgium is the latest country to implement a four-day workweek.