# Would the four-day work week kill productivity?

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Podcast: [Living Planet](https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-planet-429845)
Published: 2026-03-13T10:00:00+00:00
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The four-day work week was a hot new trend not all that long ago, but amid stagnating economies, some countries are pushing for more work, not less. Even in Europe, the German chancellor is calling for an end to "lifestyle" part-time jobs. Living Planet's Jennifer Collins spoke with economists and manufacturers about the benefits of working less, both for us and the planet. Plus, could AI help?

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