Expanding the Compressed Workweek episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 6, 2022 · 36 MIN

Expanding the Compressed Workweek

from The Busyness Paradox · host Frank and Paul

With all the changes brought about by Covid-19, you might not be surprised to hear about a huge uptick in research on the effects of shortened work weeks. You might be surprised to hear that this sudden burst of scholarly interest began - and ended - in the 1970s. What did our (presumably) bell-bottomed forebears learn about the pros and cons of ditching the traditional five-day workweek? Why did it take a pandemic to rekindle our interest? Visit us at busynessparadox.com for the transcript to this episode. Check out some of our blog posts and other content while you’re there!Come visit us at busynessparadox.com to see episode transcripts,  blog posts and other content while you’re there!

With all the changes brought about by Covid-19, you might not be surprised to hear about a huge uptick in research on the effects of shortened work weeks. You might be surprised to hear that this sudden burst of scholarly interest began - and ended - in the 1970s. What did our (presumably) bell-bottomed forebears learn about the pros and cons of ditching the traditional five-day workweek? Why did it take a pandemic to rekindle our interest? Visit us at busynessparadox.com for the transcript...

NOW PLAYING

Expanding the Compressed Workweek

0:00 36:17

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Busyness Paradox?

This episode is 36 minutes long.

When was this The Busyness Paradox episode published?

This episode was published on July 6, 2022.

What is this episode about?

With all the changes brought about by Covid-19, you might not be surprised to hear about a huge uptick in research on the effects of shortened work weeks. You might be surprised to hear that this sudden burst of scholarly interest began - and ended...

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this The Busyness Paradox episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!