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1. 329d ago

   I chose "maybe" because this day shouldn't necessarily be used for leisure, but rather as a day for community. A day of the week dedicated to addressing local issues and seeking resolutions,... moreI chose "maybe" because this day shouldn't necessarily be used for leisure, but rather as a day for community. A day of the week dedicated to addressing local issues and seeking resolutions, introducing a small element of direct democracy, while also bringing together citizens who might otherwise only pass each other casually on the street.  Less

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2. 328d ago

   Why not!

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3. 328d ago

   The only way a 4 hour a day workweek would be possible is if it also came with a significant pay increase. So someone can work 20 hours a week and still earn as much as they would working 40 hours a... moreThe only way a 4 hour a day workweek would be possible is if it also came with a significant pay increase. So someone can work 20 hours a week and still earn as much as they would working 40 hours a week. I highly doubt this will ever happen. Both employers and employees would not do this. I also think that it is a privileged idea that you can work less and be financially stable when there are people who work more than the normal person but is not finically stable.  Less

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4. 327d ago

   Yes actually, this is something I've been ding research on for sometime. This is increasingly being looked at as the pragmatic choice by both economists and ceo's, as an ideal option both for... moreYes actually, this is something I've been ding research on for sometime. This is increasingly being looked at as the pragmatic choice by both economists and ceo's, as an ideal option both for employees and businesses. Before the new deal 40 hour work weeks were often considered a fantasy in the U.S, and look where we are now.  Less

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5. 327d ago

   A four day workweek could have some real benefits to employees, however I dont think widespread adoption is the way to go, and It should be set by the employer, especially in certain essential fields.

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