Intelligence Squared Is it Time to Abandon the Five-Day Work Week?
May 15, 2022
Bruce Daisley, former VP of Twitter and author, joins Elizabeth Uviebinené, a brand strategist, Karl Nicholson, Slack's executive engagement lead, and Nick Srnicek, an academic on the future of work. They debate if the five-day workweek is outdated. Topics include the push for workplace flexibility, the mental health benefits of shorter workweeks, and generational shifts in work expectations. The conversation highlights challenges in implementing change and the potential for enhancing employee satisfaction and productivity in a post-pandemic world.
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Slack's Digital HQ
- Carl Nicholson had a positive onboarding experience at Slack despite joining remotely after an acquisition.
- Slack's leadership uses the platform for transparent decision-making.
The Missing Highway Code
- Bruce Daisley compares current remote work guidelines to a road network without a highway code.
- Organizations are hesitant to establish clear parameters for flexible work.
Societal Consequences of Change
- Anne McElvoy questions if the changing work landscape impacts workplace equality and diversity.
- She asks if the same problems persist in a different context.
