Juliet Schor

Juliet Schor, an economist leading trials for a four-day work week, advocates for a radical shift in work culture. She shares compelling data from implementations in the US and Ireland, showing increased productivity and employee satisfaction. Schor discusses how a 32-hour work week, while maintaining five days of pay, tackles burnout and contributes to environmental sustainability. Her insights reveal the potential for companies and governments to collaborate towards a healthier work-life balance and a more sustainable future.

Anne Morriss, an executive coach specializing in trust and urgency, joins forces with economist Juliet Schor, a pioneer of the four-day work week. They discuss the transformative power of reducing work hours for well-being and productivity. Psychologist Azim Shariff explores how our moral perceptions of work shape culture, while political scientist Margaret Levi examines the resurgence of labor unions and their impact on workers' rights. Howie Kiebel shares insights from implementing a four-day work week at his restaurant, highlighting its success in boosting employee morale.

Leadership coach Anne Morriss, economist Juliet Schor, social psychologist Azim Shariff, and political scientist Margaret Levi discuss the value of curiosity and trust-building in problem-solving, the feasibility and impact of a four-day workweek on employee well-being and productivity, effort moralization and its impact on perceptions of hard work, and the role and challenges of unions in the modern world.