The We Society S7 Ep4: Should the 9 to 5 be a thing of the past? with Clare Kelliher and Brendan Burchell
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Feb 5, 2025 Clare Kelliher, a Professor at Cranfield School of Management, and Brendan Burchell, a Professor at the University of Cambridge, dive into the future of work. They discuss the decline of the traditional 9 to 5 model, advocating for a four-day workweek as a path to enhanced productivity and employee satisfaction. The duo shares success stories from organizations that have embraced this shift, while addressing challenges like mental health and equity in flexible work arrangements. Their insights paint an optimistic picture of the evolving workplace.
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Four-Day Week Success Story
- South Cambridgeshire District Council adopted a four-day workweek due to recruitment and service delivery challenges.
- This resulted in cost savings, filled vacancies, and improved key performance indicators.
Evolving Capitalism
- Modern capitalism might be less exploitative than before, with increased worker enfranchisement through flexible work arrangements.
- This challenges the traditional view of work as inherently alienating and oppressive.
Labor Market Complexities
- The discussion highlights positive trends like the four-day workweek and flexible work.
- However, negative aspects like the gig economy and zero-hour contracts still exist, creating a complex labor market picture.