Today, Explained Four days of work?
Dec 23, 2021
In this discussion, Anna North, a senior correspondent at Vox and author of "Outlawed," dives into the evolving landscape of work in a post-pandemic world. She highlights the potential benefits of a four-day workweek, suggesting it could reshape productivity and employee satisfaction. The conversation explores shifting worker priorities, emphasizing passion and well-being over job stability. North also addresses how labor movements have historically fought for better conditions, framing a four-day workweek as a bold new standard for the future.
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Extra Day Off
- Vox Media CEO Jim Bankoff gave employees an extra day off.
- This was done to alleviate pandemic stress and collaboration challenges.
The Great Resignation
- The "Great Resignation" shows people quitting jobs at record rates.
- This mass exodus reflects changing attitudes towards work's role in life.
Origins of Job Benefits
- Many job benefits (like weekends, 40-hour workweeks, overtime pay) resulted from labor activists' efforts.
- These benefits became law during the New Deal era.
