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The four-day work week: luxury or necessity?

Worklife with Adam Grant

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Rethinking the Workweek

This chapter explores the evolution and potential transformation of the traditional five-day workweek, advocating for a shift towards a more flexible four-day model. It highlights historical experiments, current worker desires for flexibility, and the varying needs across different professions in the aftermath of the pandemic. The discussion emphasizes the societal benefits of a shorter workweek, including improved well-being, productivity, and work-life balance.

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