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#071 - Community engagement leader Lianna Etkind discusses the benefits of a shorter working week and how you can go about working fewer days and taking longer weekends.

What you'll learn

• [01.28] Lianna introduces herself and what she does for work.
• [03:14] How Lianna became involved with community organising.
• [03:52] How time is critical for those who want to participate in democracy and make political change.
• [05:06] Lianna explains how she started working a shorter week.
• [05:59] How our work culture exacerbates gender discrimination and mental health issues.
• [07:18] The benefits of a shorter working week.
• [09:50] The different models of flexible working.
• [12:20] Overcoming the financial barrier to working shorter hours.
• [13:46] How living a more frugal and simple life can make you happier.
• [16:14] Negotiating flexible working hours instead of a pay rise.
• [17:17] How flexible working could be an option for people nearing retirement.
• [19:00] The importance of showing that flexible working is possible as part of the evolution of our work culture.
• [21:36] How the approach to shorter working weeks can differ depending on sector.
• [23:10] How working flexibly in busy and unpredictable workplaces can interact with a shorter working week.
• [25:40] Figuring out the best way to make a flexible working request at work.
• [26:00] How flexible working helps diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
• [28:22] Legal rights to request flexible working.
• [31:38] What steps to take if you want to work shorter weeks.
• [32:44] Online resources to research flexible working.
• [37:10] How automation in the workplace is gaining momentum and what the results could be.

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/how-to-have-a-shorter-working-week/

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