Jess & Stef: The Four Day Work Week

Listen if: The idea of having a paid day off sounds like some sort of impossible utopia. In this episode, Jess and Stef discuss why they’re trialling a four day work week with their team at full pay, and share their thoughts and ideas around why we need to reimagine what a workplace looks like in 2020. Hear about:What the four day work week is and where the idea came from.Why people feel the need to be chained to their desk between the hours of 9-5.Where the 5 day week came from and why we should rethink it.How you can be more productive whilst working less hours.How Jess and Stef are implementing an extra day off within their business.The surprising flow-on effect for women in the workplace.Mentioned in this episode:Andrew Barnes Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjgqCgoxElwThe Four Day Week by Andrew Barnes: https://www.amazon.com.au/Day-Week-Productivity-Profitability-Sustainable/dp/034942490XDr Amantha Imber Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dr-amantha-imber-organisational-psychologist-work-smarter/id1453355822You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast  To get in touch, email [email protected]. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.