The 4-Day Work Week: A Reality or a Dream [W&S 100]

We go into one of today's hottest workplace trends - the 4-day work week. Is it just a pipe dream or could it become the new normal?

Joining us is Nina Devouge, CEO and founder of Elleuminate, and Danny Tan
Managing Director, Grayling Singapore, who shares real-world insights from implementing flexible work arrangements in their organizations. From boosting productivity to managing client expectations, discover the surprising realities of shortened work weeks and what it could mean for the future of work in Asia.

Want to know if a 4-day work week could work for your company? Curious about how employers are navigating this major shift? Tune in to hear practical experiences, unexpected challenges, and valuable lessons learned from leaders who've taken the leap.

What We Discuss:

• 04:05 How do you balance clients with fewer work hours?
• 07:35 How do you handle low performers on a shorter schedule?
• 13:29 What challenges come with ‘quiet vacationing’ remotely?
• 20:15 Does culture affect 4-day week feasibility?
• 22:11 Does a shorter week affect stress positively?
• 28:40 Do leaders practice what they preach on flexibility?
• 33:39 Is 4.5-day week a USP for Grayling?

Episode Resource:

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