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AI Could Make The Four-Day Workweek Possible…For Some Industries

25 Sep 2024
Employee Relations Specialist
Robert Cain
Employee Relations Specialist
AI could make the four-day workweek possible…for some industries

“Working four days while getting paid for five is a dream for many employees. Yet the dramatic shifts in the pandemic-era workplace have turned this once unfathomable idea into a reality for some workers.”

– Elizabeth Bennett, BBC

As artificial intelligence gains traction across both desk and deskless workforces, the impact is different. AI tools are streamlining processes in sectors like recruitment, legal, engineering, and marketing, helping to maintain high quality of work, reduce burnout and boost employee satisfaction. Meanwhile, industries that rely on physical labor—such as manufacturing, construction, and transportation—are leveraging AI to address labor shortages and enhance operational efficiency through task automation.

AI will enhance worker productivity and safety, but it may not fundamentally change the structure of the workweek in labor-intensive sectors. Ultimately, the shift to a four-day workweek depends on leadership direction, company culture, employee trust, and the nature of the work itself. 


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