4-day workweek? Here's my 4/5/unlimited policy

I recently sparked a heated debate over an executive dinner table when I declared that if you're not embracing a 4-day workweek and 5-hour workday, you're already a dinosaur. Forward-thinking companies like Bolt, Basecamp, and Shopify are already championing this revolution. And if you're not on board, you're being left behind.

The impact of Covid has made employees fed up with sacrificing their well-being for the corporate machine. They're demanding change, and it's time for leaders to listen up.

Startup founders and CEOs can seize this opportunity to disrupt the status quo and establish a radical new vision for work. That's exactly what I'm doing with my 4/5/unlimited manifesto:

1. 4-day workweek
2. 5-hour workday
3. Unlimited days off

The 4-day workweek

The 5-day workweek is a charade. We all know Mondays are a write-off, consumed by planning rather than doing. And Fridays? They're the unofficial "let's wrap this up and get out of here" day. So, let's stop kidding ourselves. We've never really worked a 5-day week.

A 4-day workweek supercharges productivity. Employees value this perk and step up their game. Meetings are shorter, time is managed more effectively, and everyone wins.

The 5-hour workday

How many hours a day do you actually work? Most of us are just...available, not working. The truth is, we're capable of achieving incredible results under tight deadlines. Imagine what we could accomplish in just 5 hours.

A 5-hour workday aligns with our natural focus capacity and encourages us to prioritize, stay on-task, and work smarter. This shift promotes work-life balance, reduces stress, and boosts creativity.

Unlimited days off

Unlimited vacation may seem ludicrous, but it's about trust. When you let employees manage their own time, they feel respected, empowered, and more satisfied with their jobs. The result? Increased productivity and a healthier work environment.

The 4/5/unlimited revolution

My company's adoption of this model has been game-changing. Employee engagement, productivity, and company culture have all skyrocketed. Workers have more time for family, hobbies, and personal well-being, leading to a happier, healthier workforce.

The 5-day, 9-hour workweek is an archaic relic that must be discarded. It's time to shatter old norms and embrace a work culture that values balance, productivity, and happiness. The 4/5/unlimited model is the future, and it's time for the rest of you to catch up.

In short, the 4-day workweek, 5-hour workday, and unlimited days off are the keys to unlocking a thriving, efficient, and satisfied workforce. Let's ditch the pretense and adopt this groundbreaking approach. The future of work is here, and it's time to evolve or perish.

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