EPISODE · Nov 7, 2024 · 17 MIN
The Corporate Pioneers: Microsoft Japan to Perpetual Guardian
from The 4-Day Work Week: Productivity Hack or Pipe Dream? · host Launchpod
Examine the most significant corporate implementations of the four-day work week, focusing on Microsoft Japan's famous experiment that resulted in a 40% productivity increase. The episode analyzes various implementation models, including compressed hours versus reduced hours, and their impact on different business metrics. We explore how these companies measured success, managed client expectations, and adapted their organizational processes to accommodate the change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Examine the most significant corporate implementations of the four-day work week, focusing on Microsoft Japan's famous experiment that resulted in a 40% productivity increase. The episode analyzes various implementation models, including compressed hours versus reduced hours, and their impact on different business metrics. We explore how these companies measured success, managed client expectations, and adapted their organizational processes to accommodate the change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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