Thursday May 09, 2024
The 4-Day Week's Potential To Re-Shape Business & Society
Dale Whelehan, CEO of Four Day Week Global, joins host, Andy Goram to share his expertise on the potential benefits and challenges of implementing a four-day workweek, and how this can reframe the role that work plays in our lives, and re-shape business and society for good. If you're a business leader seeking to create a more sustainable and equitable work environment while enhancing employee well-being, this episode might be just what you're looking for.
Key Takeaways
- The benefits a four-day workweek can bring for your team's well-being and productivity.
- Actionable strategies for successfully implementing a four-day workweek in your organisation.
- The positive impact of reduced work hours on employee productivity.
- How a four-day workweek can significantly improve work-life balance and increase satisfaction and retention.
- How AI supports shorter workweeks and how it will revolutionise the way we approach productivity.
Key Moments
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:10 - Building Stickier, Competition-Smashing Organisations
00:03:22 - The Four-Day Workweek Debate
00:06:18 - The Purpose of the Four-Day Workweek
00:08:07 - Addressing Concerns and Criticisms
00:13:21 - Human Motivation and Organizational Behavior
00:15:14 - The Psychological Impact of Work Hours
00:18:07 - Evidence for a Four-Day Workweek
00:20:36 - Broader Societal Impact
00:25:30 - Long-Term Effects and Industry Differences
00:28:17 - Employee Utilization of Time Off
00:30:00 - Importance of Psychological Safety in Leadership
00:31:01 - Global Leadership in Work Time Conversations
00:36:15 - Impact of a Four-Day Week on Financial Situations
00:37:55 - Harnessing AI and the Future of Work
00:43:21 - Emphasising Quality Over Output
00:44:59 - The Impact of AI and the 80/20 Rule
00:45:37 - Three Pieces of Advice for Businesses
00:47:06 - Motivating the Workforce
00:47:45 - Where to Find More Information
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Full Episode Transcript
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