Before Breakfast Making work more efficient, with Juliet Schor
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Jun 18, 2025 Professor Juliet Schor, an expert on work patterns and author of 'Four Days a Week', discusses groundbreaking approaches to enhance workplace efficiency. She shares insights from her research on the four-day workweek, revealing its potential to boost productivity and employee well-being. With practical strategies for balancing work and life, Schor emphasizes the importance of flexibility in modern work environments. Additionally, she reflects on the role of AI in shaping future work dynamics, highlighting both challenges and opportunities.
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Four-Day Week Boosts Productivity and Well-being
- Four-day workweeks help organizations maintain or even increase productivity while boosting employee well-being.
- Reduced burnout leads to better quality work and lower employee turnover, improving organizational outcomes.
Marketing Company Eliminates Turnover
- A marketing company with 30-40% turnover eliminated resignations after adopting a four-day workweek.
- Management monetized the result by tying bonuses to team retention, impressing clients.
Streamline Meetings and Processes
- Cut down unproductive meetings and create focus times to reduce distractions during the workday.
- Invest time upfront for process improvements, like documentation, to save time and avoid burnout later.
