Intelligence Squared Is it Time to Abandon the Five-Day Work Week?
May 15, 2022
Bruce Daisley, former VP of Twitter and author, joins Elizabeth Uviebinené, a brand strategist, Karl Nicholson, Slack's executive engagement lead, and Nick Srnicek, an academic on the future of work. They debate if the five-day workweek is outdated. Topics include the push for workplace flexibility, the mental health benefits of shorter workweeks, and generational shifts in work expectations. The conversation highlights challenges in implementing change and the potential for enhancing employee satisfaction and productivity in a post-pandemic world.
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Work's Great Unbundling
- The debate over a four-day workweek is part of a larger renegotiation of work.
- Companies' responses determine employee experiences, with some "market leaders" making missteps.
Tech's Culture Missteps
- Bruce Daisley joined big tech for better culture but felt misled by marketing.
- Apple employees used Slack to organize against a three-day office return policy.
Work From Anywhere
- Professor Raj Chowdhury believes "work from anywhere" will be the norm for elite businesses.
- Top talent demands flexibility, making it crucial for attracting the best workers.
