Social work and well-being: What the 'friendship hours' provide in the workplace
Swedish pharmacy chain Apotek Hjärtat is testing a 'friendship hour' during working hours, aiming to reduce loneliness and enhance social cohesion in the workplace.
Swedish company pays employees to socialize with friends
In a bid to combat increasing loneliness, a large Swedish pharmacy chain offers employees paid time off to spend with friends, which aligns with the Swedish government's call for action on this issue.