Worklife with Adam Grant The four-day work week: luxury or necessity?
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Nov 22, 2022 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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Flexible Four-Day Workweek
- Aim for the equivalent of four workdays spread over seven days, allowing for flexibility and personal time.
- Regulate a minimum work floor, letting individuals choose to work more if they desire.
Flexibility Trumps Hours
- The four-day workweek is part of a larger desire for work flexibility, not just shorter hours.
- Many professions already work compressed schedules, while others lack this flexibility.
32 Hours, Flexible Distribution
- A 32-hour workweek should be distributed flexibly, not rigidly fixed to four days.
- Different workers have different needs; some prioritize predictability over flexibility.