Source: Fortune
Summary
The Iran War has led to a global energy crisis, prompting some countries to consider a four-day workweek to conserve fuel. Experts say this could become a permanent shift, similar to the adoption of hybrid work during the pandemic. Governments in Asia, such as Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Pakistan, have already implemented a four-day workweek, and leaders in the West are taking notice. However, some experts argue that a permanent restructuring of work is a heavy lift and may not be feasible in the long term.
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The strategy enters a familiar phase.
As governments reach for the same lever again, experts say something similar could happen with a four-day workweek. The mere fact that millions of workers are about to spend an extended period proving they can get the job done in four days could be the tipping point the movement has been waiting for. The four-day workweek has the potential to become a new norm, with organisations across different countries volunteering to test its effectiveness. However, the shift could also widen disparities between skilled and low-skilled workers.
The numbers are already telling a story: a four-day workweek could be the new normal.
Author: Evan Null
