Business Owner Leader - Discussion on Reducing Work Hours Labeled "Utterly Absurd"
At the same time, Kirchhoff voices his disapproval of politics, both present and past. He points out that the nation is in a poor constitutional condition. The current administration lacks a well-thought-out plan. He laments, for instance, the absence of ideas to boost Germany's competitiveness or strategies for ensuring an affordable energy supply.
For a long time, there has been insufficient investment in the country's future. "As the welfare state grew bigger, politics made significant cuts in preventive maintenance," notes Kirchhoff. Transportation networks and public infrastructure such as schools are "increasingly in a poor state," burdensome bureaucracy hampers progress in the country, and digitalization of the government is advancing at a snail's pace.
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- Despite the criticism from business leaders like Kirchhoff, the Rheinische Post reports that the North Rhine-Westphalia government is considering implementing reduced work hours for employees in certain industries as a way to stimulate the economy in Düsseldorf.
- As the employer of a large company based in North Rhine-Westphalia, Kirchhoff believes that the government should focus on creating a favorable business environment to attract and retain top talent, rather than pushing for drastic changes like reduced work hours.
- The future of business in North Rhine-Westphalia depends on the government's ability to create policies that support employers and promote growth, according to Kirchhoff, who has been vocal in his opposition to the proposed work hour reduction.
- In a recent op-ed published in the Rheinische Post, Kirchhoff called on the government to prioritize investments in infrastructure, education, and digitalization to help ensure a strong and competitive future for businesses in North Rhine-Westphalia.
