What's Stopping the 4-Day Workweek?

This article examines the challenges and considerations involved in implementing a four-day workweek in organizations. It highlights benefits at individual, organizational, and societal levels, including improved employee wellbeing, reduced turnover, productivity gains through operational redesign, and environmental advantages. The authors emphasize that success depends on redesigning work processes—such as meeting culture, communication, and use of AI—rather than simply compressing hours, and that the four-day workweek should be framed as an earned incentive tied to performance. While adoption has been most common in knowledge work, case studies show potential across various industries, though obstacles like traditional billing models in consulting remain. The article suggests gradual implementation and strategic communication to build organizational support for this transformation. [Extracted from the article]