

How We Work: Summer Fridays
6 snips May 1, 2024
Cofounders of 37signals, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, discuss the Summer Fridays policy granting a four-day workweek. They explore the benefits and drawbacks, including work-life balance, reduced productivity, and maintaining team collaboration. The episode also touches on transitioning to a four-day workweek, balancing work seasonality with internal goals, and the feasibility of part-time work in different environments.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Debating the Merits of Summer Fridays
01:59 • 7min
Navigating the Balance of Work Seasonality and Internal Ambition
08:42 • 4min
Navigating the Challenges of a Four-Day Work Week
12:15 • 4min
Exploring the Feasibility of Part-Time Work in Different Work Environments
15:57 • 4min