As an employee that works a 4 day week and continuedly advocated and helped to change the culture in my department, I really am invested in this interesting research. Many of my coworkers are now sharing their experiences of having more time for the things they love, less stress, better work creation, and we can fit more community outreach into these longer work days. While they are still working 4/10 shifts, they aren't getting the same 32 hrs as suggested in the book.

Sharing these finding with your businesses could help advocate for your 4 day weeks. While many of the stories are working in other countries and not the US, there would need to be legislation to help the citizens of the US work around limited medical benefits. Those in the countries with socialized health care have a little less risk of losing benefits if their hours are cut, where in the US loss of hours could remove your benefits unless the employer decides on different metrics.

This book seemed well written and backed with experiments. It showed some of the stresses and hurdles they had to overcome. Those companies which tried the changes seemed to have some good outcomes overall.

Thanks to NetGalley and Schor for the ALC of this title to review.

This was a nice, quick, and easy-to-digest read. I think the author did a great job of explaining their and their team's research, what common findings came up, and how this type of workplace shift could work in various types of industries.

Four Days a Week was a fascinating and timely read. Juliet Schor offers a compelling look at how reducing the workweek isn't just a dream—it’s actually possible, and backed by solid research.

The book lays out practical strategies for shifting to a shorter workweek, while also exploring the real-world benefits: reduced stress, improved mental health, and even increased productivity. I appreciated how grounded it was in data, but also how readable and engaging the writing was.

Schor doesn’t just make a case for working less—she shows how it can truly change lives and businesses for the better. It gave me a lot to think about and sparked some great conversations about the future of work.

If you're curious about rethinking the 9-to-5 grind or just want a smarter, more balanced approach to work, this book is a must-read.