More Rest+Less Work: Exploring the power of a shorter workweek with Alex Soojung-Kim Pang

Iceland recently made headlines following the world's largest trial of a shorter work week when it declared the trial a success when they results showed workers were happier, healthier and more productive. At a time when the theme of work is focused on avoiding burnout and mental health issues, feeling happier and healthier while working seems like a dream.   My guest for this episode, futurist and author Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, has done the research. Through his work, he has demonstrated fewer work hours is absolutely a path toward a win-win – happy, engaged employees and successful business. Listen in as we walk through why we work the way we do, the elements necessary to enable employee thriving, the exponential benefits of rest and a shorter work week. Connect with Alex Soojung-Kim Pang Website: https://www.strategy.rest/ LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/askpang/ TED Ideas Article: https://ideas.ted.com/case-for-4-day-workweek/ Connect with Susan Morgan Bailey Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanmbailey/