Welcome to The Midpoint. In this episode, Rico talks with Andrew Barnes, an entrepreneur who made waves in 2018 with a radical idea that promised to boost workplace productivity and enhance employee well-being: the four-day workweek. Since then, this concept has gained momentum worldwide, with organizations, countries, and companies experimenting, implementing, and studying its effects. But here's the catch: the four-day workweek is far from just another day off. Andrew shares how the four-day workweek has disrupted his own work-life balance, thanks to its incredible success. The idea was born out of curiosity as Andrew read research reports suggesting that people are only truly productive for a few hours each day. He wondered if the same phenomenon was happening in his own company and decided to test the impact of a shortened workweek. But this experiment wasn't about achieving work-life balance; it aimed to maximize productivity by restructuring the traditional workweek. Join us as we explore the fascinating implications of this innovative work structure. By the end of this episode, you'll gain a fresh perspective on how the four-day workweek can significantly influence productivity, profitability, and overall well-being. But before we dive in, have you subscribed to this podcast yet? If not, make sure you do to stay updated on our latest episodes.

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