Rethink everything you know about work patterns with Grace Tallon, a passionate advocate for the four-day model. Grace's fascinating journey from a public representative in Dublin to championing a reduced work schedule challenges the conventional mindset, highlighting how technological progress hasn't yet lightened our load. She brings to light the flexibility struggles faced by workers and makes a compelling case for reshaping our traditional work norms to secure a more harmonious work-life balance.
Questions for Grace include:
- What first sparked your interest in reducing work time?
- What’s wrong with the standard 5-day, 40-hour workweek anyway?
- Only jobs with tech that augment jobs applicable for a 4-day work week?
- Should one get the same pay if they are doing fewer hours or are you saying folks can work extended hours over 4 days?
- What are the biggest reasons why leaders are attracted to the concept of reducing the working hours of their employees?
- How do you help organizations successfully transition to a shorter work week?
- What are the biggest or most common challenges companies need to overcome?
- Where do you think the four-day workweek movement will be in 2030, will we all be working less?
Join Bill and Grace as they explore the future trends set to redefine our working world. We'll discuss the realistic implementation of a four-day workweek in diverse industries, from healthcare to manufacturing, and spotlight successful case studies from sectors like advertising and law. Discover how increasing headcount and optimizing technology can maintain efficiency and how a shorter work week could enhance personal time and life quality. We address concerns about pay and productivity, insisting that smart planning and operational changes are key to this transformation. The four-day workweek isn't a one-size-fits-all solution; it's a flexible, innovative approach that requires visionary leadership to customize and adopt. Don't miss this insightful conversation that could inspire a groundbreaking shift in your own workplace.
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