The Future Of: Four-day Work Week [FULL PODCAST EPISODE]

The four-day work week sounds ideal, but is it realistic for all of us? Seven decades ago, Australia moved from working six days a week to five. Many of us now think it’s time for an update, with the idea of a four-day work week gaining traction around the word. A shorter work week has been shown to boost productivity and mental health, but critics argue it’s a white-collar fantasy that’s unrealistic for many industries. Our host David Karsten is joined by Professor Julia Richardson to explore the pros and cons of a shorter work week, and how likely it is to be implemented in your workplace. 0:00 Intro 01:09 Clarifying the four-day concept 03:31 Increased efficiency 06:21 An identity beyond work 08:41 Long term sustainability concerns 12:12 Expectations and performance 20:18 Interpersonal skills over AI To discover more episodes: http://curtin.edu/t9hfy2 Find realistic solutions for your business or industry: http://curtin.edu/workwithus #TheFutureOf #CurtinResearch