Do More in Four: The Case for a Four-Day Workweek
From Inside Learning | Unlocking human potential by The Learnovate Centre, Trinity College Dublin
October 31, 2025 · 29 min · Season 5 · Episode 50
About this episode
Experts discuss the benefits and implementation of a four-day workweek.
Experts Joe O’Connor and Jared Lindzon join Aidan McCullen to explore how a four-day workweek can boost productivity, well-being, and talent retention. Drawing on their book Do More in Four, they discuss the historical roots of the five-day week, how AI is reshaping work, and practical steps for individuals and organisations to make shorter weeks a sustainable reality.
People in this episode
Host: Aidan McCullen
Guests: Joe O’Connor, Jared Lindzon
Topics covered
- four-day workweek
- productivity
- well-being
- talent retention
- AI in work
- sustainable work practices
Keywords
- four-day workweek
- productivity
- well-being
- talent retention
- AI
- sustainable work
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Do More in Four
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