Forgetting Ford: The future of the workweek
Henry Ford may have coined the 5-day workweek, but is it time to move on? Let's look at what could come next.
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Henry Ford may have coined the 5-day workweek, but is it time to move on? Let's look at what could come next.
As the prospect of a shorter workweek is hailed around the world, here's a list of the main perks of scrapping the 5-day grind
The 4-day workweek seems to be on everyone's mind, but who (or what) is actually driving the transformation?
Western work culture has deep roots in colonialism and institutionalized racism, so how can rest be a form of resistance?
As support for the 4-day workweek keeps gaining steam, the industry that ushered in the 5-day workweek is still at the forefront
Can a shorter workweek help us restore the equilibrium of our planet?
The 4-day workweek has a myriad of benefits... is closing the gender equity gap one of them?
GDP figures show the US is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, but what does it actually tell us about people’s standard of living?
In the US, caustic chemicals, scalding appliances, and dangerous machinery are all in a day’s work for a growing body of exploited children.
As AI boosts the abilities of cyber criminals, we asked experts how workers can protect themselves
As the conversation about AI risk grows louder, we asked a lawyer about if and how we can regulate artificial intelligence
Fears of an AI apocalypse loom large, but what are experts saying about the future?
In her new book, Dr. Michelle R. Weise explores a future of work in which our increased longevity leads to careers that span a century
While warnings of a labor apocalypse grow louder, some experts believe AI will increase demand for human workers
Universal income is gaining traction in Europe, but questions about essential jobs remain…
Some say it's the democratization of work. Others warn of toxic power structures... so what's the deal with decentralized autonomous organizations?
A shorter workweek is making waves across the country, but is it really a silver bullet to our working ills?
The overturning of Roe v Wade turned abortion into the most contentious of workplace issues
Employers rarely take steps to ensure diversity also applies to age. As America faces a chronic skills shortage, why aren't companies taking action?
As passion has become the leitmotif of our new economy, workers are told to monetize their talents and uniqueness. But is that possible for everyone?
While pay transparency is emerging as a bonafide tool in the fight for fairer wages, it’s not a silver bullet against all workplace inequalities.
In her book, "Democratize Work," sociologist Isabelle Ferreras makes a case for shifting corporate power to workers.