# Should we all be working a 4 day week?

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Podcast: [Do you really know?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-you-really-know-452837)
Published: 2026-05-09T02:59:00+00:00
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## Resource

One of the unsuspected consequences of a global pandemic is a re-evaluation not only of how we work but what work means to us. For some the flexibility was a breath of fresh air, others missed the office and even the commute but with employee happiness more important than ever and people feeling overwhelmed and stressed at work the question of how to achieve a work-life balance has never been more important. One approach is the 4 day week. But how will they keep productivity the same? So how is it going so far? Could the 4 day week be the new normal? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why is my circadian rhythm so important?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is it a bad idea to fall asleep in front of screens?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can social media exposure lead to vicarious trauma?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 27/8/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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