
Swedish Pharmacy Chain Prescribes Paid 'Friendship Hour' to Fight Loneliness
Apotek Hjärtat, a major Swedish pharmacy chain, is piloting a "friendcare" scheme, granting 11 employees 15 minutes weekly (one hour monthly) of paid time off to combat loneliness by fostering social connections. This initiative comes as the Swedish government encourages businesses to address societal well-being, potentially impacting employee morale and productivity, though the financial cost to the company remains unspecified. The trial aims to improve employee happiness and address social isolation, which has broader implications for workforce engagement.


















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