The demands of the workforce are changing, and to remain a relevant employer in the future, you'll need to think outside the traditional 9-5. This podcast provides you with future of work solutions that have been successfully implemented internationally. I am Karin Tischler, a research-focused professional with a master from Oxford University. Join me when I talk biweekly with global experts, corporate leaders and practitioners about job-sharing, 4-day weeks, 5 hour days, returnships, father organizations, skill transfer from unpaid care work and much more. Whether you want to retain your talent, diversify your candidate pool or learn about these innovative methods for your own career path, this podcast is for you.
http://jobsharingandbeyond.libsyn.com/website
episode 6: Charlotte Lockhart: 4 Day Week
Charlotte Lockhart is a business advocate, investor, and philanthropist with more than 25 years’ experience in multiple industries locally and overseas. As CEO for the 4 Day Week Global campaign, she works promoting internationally the benefits of a productivity-focused and reduced-hour workplace. Through this, she is on the board of the newly created Wellbeing Research Centre at Oxford University and the advisory boards of the US campaign and the Ireland campaign for the 4 Day Week.
Contact information:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottelockhartnz/
https://4dayweek.com/
Topics we talked about:
3:57 The beginning of the 4 Day Week
9:49 Microsoft Japan's 4 day work week
13:16 Younger generations' work interest/ social enterprises
16:30 Service industry & 4 Day Week
19:12 100/ 80/ 100 Rule
23:07 NZ prime minister's 4 day work week suggestion
25:27 Dealing with the potential reluctance of mid-management regarding the 4 Day Week
27:15 Startups & 4 Day Week