When people imagine what the future of work will look like, artificial intelligence and automation often come to mind. But the most revolutionary transformation for workers might lie in switching to a shorter, four-day workweek, two BC professors say.
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The best economic data show that, on average, people are working fewer hours than ever. Working hours have declined the most in countries with higher GDPs because it takes fewer hours of work to earn a comfortable living. Most people have about 40 hours of free time a week. All those streaming platforms are doing a roaring trade for a reason. But it mustn t be forgotten that it is hard work that helps economies, companies and individuals pull away from the competition