About this episode
The episode explores the implications of a four-day work week on productivity and the economy, featuring insights from economists and manufacturers.
The four-day work week was a hot new trend not all that long ago, but amid stagnating economies, some countries are pushing for more work, not less. Even in Europe, the German chancellor is calling for an end to "lifestyle" part-time jobs. Living Planet's Jennifer Collins spoke with economists and manufacturers about the benefits of working less, both for us and the planet. Plus, could AI help?
People in this episode
Host: Jennifer Collins
Topics covered
- four-day work week
- productivity
- economy
- AI
- work-life balance
Keywords
- four-day work week
- productivity
- economy
- AI
- work-life balance
- Germany
- Europe
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Germany, AI, economists, manufacturers
Places: Europe
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