noun
reduction in working hours; shorter working hours
Refers to policies, practices, or trends that decrease the total time employees spend at work, often in the context of labor reform.
政府は労働時間短縮を推進している。
The government is promoting a reduction in working hours.
労働時間短縮によって社員の満足度が上がった。
Employee satisfaction improved due to shorter working hours.
Compound of 労働 (labor) + 時間 (time/hours) + 短縮 (shortening/reduction). A straightforward modern term with no obscure historical derivation.