Andrew Barnes, creator of the 4 Day Week movement
The Happy Manifesto · Henry Stewart, Maureen Egbe
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Show Notes
A four-day work week doesn’t simply lead to longer weekends. When implemented right, organisations can maintain the same level of productivity, and give their employees significant – and measurable – increases in happiness.
The four-day week challenges traditional concepts of work and productivity and encourages companies to measure output rather than time spent working. This shift in approach has led to reduced stress, fewer sick days, and enhanced team cohesion.
Andrew Barnes is the originator of the four-day work week idea, which has now become a global movement and has been implemented in multinationals, governments, and NGOs worldwide. Andrew has written a book on the four-day week and has been involved in numerous implementation pilots in countries and companies of various sizes.
Andrew’s tips for a happy workplace
- Introduce the four-day working week
- Look after your building
- Put great art up on the walls
Links
- Connect with Andrew via LinkedIn
- The 4 Day Week: How the Flexible Work Revolution Can Increase Productivity, Profitability and Well-being, and Create a Sustainable Future – Andrew’s book
- The Four-Day Working Week at Happy
- Happy’s apprenticeships and long-term development programmes
- Happy’s Level 5 Global Majority Empowerment Apprenticeship programme