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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 52 MIN

Rethinking work: Less hours, better results?

from Bridging the gap

What if the real problem at work isn’t too little time, but outdated ways of working?In this episode, we meet Anna-Carin Alderin, National Partner for 4 Day Week Sweden, to explore what really happens when organizations reduce working hours. Based on one of the largest Nordic studies, the conversation goes beyond the headlines - from cutting “pseudo-work” and improving focus to rethinking leadership, trust, and performance. This isn’t about working less for the sake of it, but about redesigning work to create better results, healthier people, and more sustainable organizations.Welcome to Bridging the Gap, an Ework hosted podcast where we sit down with experts to discuss the skills and trends shaping the workforce of tomorrow. How will AI transform our worklife? And what impact will sustainability have on innovation? In this podcast we make sense of change, highlight opportunities, and help bridge the gap between today’s challenges and tomorrow’s possibilities.Let’s bridge the gap - together.Welcome to Bridging the Gap, an Ework hosted podcast where we sit down with experts to discuss the skills and trends shaping the workforce of tomorrow. How will AI transform our worklife ? And what impact will sustainability have on innovation? In this podcast we make sense of change, highlight opportunities, and help bridge the gap between today’s challenges and tomorrow’s possibilities.  Let’s bridge the gap – together.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the real problem at work isn’t too little time, but outdated ways of working?In this episode, we meet Anna-Carin Alderin, National Partner for 4 Day Week Sweden, to explore what really happens when organizations reduce working hours. Based on one of the largest Nordic studies, the conversation goes beyond the headlines - from cutting “pseudo-work” and improving focus to rethinking leadership, trust, and performance. This isn’t about working less for the sake of it, but about redesigning work to create better results, healthier people, and more sustainable organizations.Welcome to Bridging the Gap, an Ework hosted podcast where we sit down with experts to discuss the skills and trends shaping the workforce of tomorrow. How will AI transform our worklife? And what impact will sustainability have on innovation? In this podcast we make sense of change, highlight opportunities, and help bridge the gap between today’s challenges and tomorrow’s possibilities.Let’s bridge the gap - together.Welcome to Bridging the Gap, an Ework hosted podcast where we sit down with experts to discuss the skills and trends shaping the workforce of tomorrow. How will AI transform our worklife ? And what impact will sustainability have on innovation? In this podcast we make sense of change, highlight opportunities, and help bridge the gap between today’s challenges and tomorrow’s possibilities.  Let’s bridge the gap – together.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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