The four-day workweek
Chapter 1
The origin of the five-day week
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Chapter 2
The modern global trials
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Chapter 3
The science of work and rest
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Chapter 4
The hurdles and hard truths
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The four-day workweek
Ch 4 · The hurdles and hard truths
futura Working just four days a week, is it really true? / Oh-oh, less burnout and productivity too!
Fun Fact
Compressed stress: Compressing 40 hours into 4 days (four 10-hour days) actually increases workplace injuries by 37%.
Glossary
fatigue (noun)
Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion. Managing director Mark Roderick ended Allcap's 2022 trial early because compressed schedules caused severe workforce fatigue.
Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion. Managing director Mark Roderick ended Allcap's 2022 trial early because compressed schedules caused severe workforce fatigue.
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What is the term for the economic challenge where wages remain the same but total hours worked decrease?
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Why do 24/7 service industries like healthcare find the four-day workweek difficult to implement?
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What is the main difference between a 'compressed' workweek and a true 'four-day' workweek?
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What negative social effect can occur when companies eliminate casual 'water cooler' chats to save time?
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What is a major criticism of the '100-80-100' model in physical labor jobs like manufacturing?
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Which country's school districts faced childcare scheduling challenges when parents transitioned to a four-day week?
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According to safety studies, what happens to the risk of industrial accidents after the 9th hour of a shift?