The 4-Day Week's Potential To Re-Shape Business & Society

Dale Whelehan, CEO of Four Day Week Global, joins host, Andy Goram to share his expertise on the potential benefits and challenges of implementing a four-day workweek, and how this can reframe the role that work plays in our lives, and re-shape business and society for good. If you're a business leader seeking to create a more sustainable and equitable work environment while enhancing employee well-being, this episode might be just what you're looking for. ----more---- Key Takeaways The benefits a four-day workweek can bring for your team's well-being and productivity. Actionable strategies for successfully implementing a four-day workweek in your organisation. The positive impact of reduced work hours on employee productivity. How a four-day workweek can significantly improve work-life balance and increase satisfaction and retention. How AI supports shorter workweeks and how it will revolutionise the way we approach productivity. ----more---- Key Moments The key moments in this episode are:00:00:10 - Building Stickier, Competition-Smashing Organisations 00:03:22 - The Four-Day Workweek Debate 00:06:18 - The Purpose of the Four-Day Workweek 00:08:07 - Addressing Concerns and Criticisms 00:13:21 - Human Motivation and Organizational Behavior 00:15:14 - The Psychological Impact of Work Hours 00:18:07 - Evidence for a Four-Day Workweek 00:20:36 - Broader Societal Impact 00:25:30 - Long-Term Effects and Industry Differences 00:28:17 - Employee Utilization of Time Off 00:30:00 - Importance of Psychological Safety in Leadership 00:31:01 - Global Leadership in Work Time Conversations 00:36:15 - Impact of a Four-Day Week on Financial Situations 00:37:55 - Harnessing AI and the Future of Work 00:43:21 - Emphasising Quality Over Output 00:44:59 - The Impact of AI and the 80/20 Rule 00:45:37 - Three Pieces of Advice for Businesses 00:47:06 - Motivating the Workforce 00:47:45 - Where to Find More Information ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Follow the Podcast on Facebook here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Dr. Dale Whelehan on LinkedIn here Find Dr. Dale Whelehan on the 4 Day Week Global Website here Follow Dr. Dale Whelehan on X here Find Dr. Randy Ross on Instagram here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript Get the full transcript of the episode here

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