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This Is Why We Need To Ditch The 8 Hour Work Week

27-Oct-20 12:30

This Is Why We Need To Ditch The 8 Hour Work Week

With the world adjusting to post-pandemic life, everyone’s talking about the “new normal.” But what does that mean when it comes to how we work?

 

Coronavirus has forced us into a massive social experiment. More people than ever are working from home, using tools like Zoom to connect, and adjusting to not being in an office.

 

Yet once we get over the practical hurdles of the “new normal” there’s a deeper question to answer: How should the typical workday look when there’s no need for commutes, 9-to-5 schedules, and open-plan offices?

 

Produced by: Richard Bradbury

Presented by: Richard Bradbury and Arvindh Yuvaraj


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