Hilary Cottam
Social Entrepreneur at the Centre for the Fifth Social Revolution. Offers historical perspective on work week changes and advocates for rethinking time boundaries.
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Nov 22, 2022 • 41min
The four-day work week: luxury or necessity?
Ohood Al Roumi, UAE’s Minister of State for Government Development and the Future, shares her experience in implementing a shorter work week. Jonas Prising, CEO of ManpowerGroup, discusses flexible work strategies while Hilary Cottam highlights historical shifts in work time norms. Anne-Marie Slaughter emphasizes managing by tasks rather than hours. The conversation dives into the societal benefits of a four-day work week, the need for cultural shifts, and the potential for increased productivity and well-being in post-pandemic work environments.
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Nov 22, 2022 • 41min
The four-day work week: luxury or necessity?
In this engaging discussion, Ohood Al Roumi, UAE’s Minister of State for Government Development, shares her experience implementing a shorter workweek in the UAE. Jonas Prising, CEO of ManpowerGroup, offers insights on flexible work arrangements. Hilary Cottam, a social entrepreneur, provides historical context on the evolution of work schedules, while Anne-Marie Slaughter emphasizes the societal benefits of a task-based approach. Together, they explore the potential for improved work-life balance and the necessity of rethinking traditional work structures.
Apr 23, 2025 • 31min
Hilary Cottam on Redesigning Work
In a thought-provoking discussion, Hilary Cottam, a pioneering social designer and activist, explores the reimagining of work for the 21st century. Drawing from her extensive research and new book, she addresses the disconnect between welfare and employment while emphasizing the need for work to provide meaning, community, and balance. Cottam urges a collective redesign of work, highlighting innovative examples from 'new industrialists' and advocating for a just transition that prioritizes inclusivity and sustainability in the workforce.
