{"id":716,"date":"2023-05-11T13:11:10","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T10:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reses-argumenta.fi\/?p=716"},"modified":"2023-11-25T12:55:28","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T10:55:28","slug":"the-4-day-workweek-a-win-win-solution-for-the-economy-and-society","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reses-argumenta.fi\/?p=716","title":{"rendered":"The 4-Day Workweek: A Win-Win Solution for the Economy and Society?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/reses-argumenta.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4DWW_panelists-1024x637.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reses-argumenta.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4DWW_panelists-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reses-argumenta.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4DWW_panelists-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/reses-argumenta.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4DWW_panelists-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/reses-argumenta.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4DWW_panelists.jpg 1088w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time: 2nd June 2023, 14:45-16:15<br>Place: Mets\u00e4talo <strong>sali 1<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>(Unioninkatu 40, Helsinki) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/reses-argumenta.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/allspeakers_4DWW-1024x455.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reses-argumenta.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/allspeakers_4DWW-1024x455.png 1024w, https:\/\/reses-argumenta.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/allspeakers_4DWW-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/reses-argumenta.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/allspeakers_4DWW-768x341.png 768w, https:\/\/reses-argumenta.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/allspeakers_4DWW.png 1169w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A better life for employees, a stronger economy for businesses, and a greener planet for everyone. That\u2019s the promise of the four-day week, an idea that is gaining momentum around the world. But is it too good to be true? Find out in our panel discussion on <strong>The Four-Day Workweek: A Win-Win Solution for the Economy and Society?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts from social policy, psychology, degrowth transformations and economics will share their insights and perspectives on the four-day working week. They will discuss the pros and cons of a four-day week for businesses, workers, and the planet. There is also time for audience questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to learn more about this innovative and controversial idea that could change the way we work and live. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us either on-site or online!<br><a href=\"https:\/\/video.helsinki.fi\/unitube\/live-stream.html?room=l15\">Online streaming link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chair:&nbsp;Michiru Nagatsu (University of Helsinki)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening talk: <br>Timo Anttila: <strong>&#8220;Reduced working time: Experiences from Finland&#8221; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Panelists:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Timo Anttila (Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 University)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aaro Hazak&nbsp;(Tallinn University of Technology)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kati Karhula&nbsp;(Finnish Institute of Occupational Health)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iana Nesterova&nbsp;(Aalto University)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the questions that we will explore in this panel discussion include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How would a four-day workweek affect productivity, creativity, innovation and well-being?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will a four-day workweek improve or worsen physical and mental health, work-life balance, and well-being of workers?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the main economic benefits and costs of working a four-day workweek for businesses and workers?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the potential challenges or opportunities of implementing a four-day workweek?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can a four-day workweek really contribute to reducing carbon emissions and environmental impact?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What kinds of experiments there have been about reduced working time in Finland? <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us on <strong>2 June 2023<\/strong> at the University of Helsinki to discuss these questions and more. The event is open for everyone and doesn\u2019t require pre-registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will publish a recording after the event on Youtube.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event is also a part of the conference <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.helsinki.fi\/economic-growth-and-its-enemies\/\">&#8220;Economic Growth and Its Enemies&#8221;<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This event is a part of the \u201cRethinking the Serviceability of Economics to Society (ReSES)\u201d project, which organizes events on economics and the relationship between economics and society in 2023-2024. This Argumenta project is funded by the Finnish Cultural Foundation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more info and other upcoming events: &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc26 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/resesargumenta\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/resesargumenta<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>\ud83c\udfa5 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@resesargumenta\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@resesargumenta<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>\ud83d\udc64 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reses.argumenta\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reses.argumenta<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Time: 2nd June 2023, 14:45-16:15Place: Mets\u00e4talo sali 1 (Unioninkatu 40, Helsinki) A better life for employees, a stronger economy for businesses, and a greener planet for everyone. That\u2019s the promise of the four-day week, an idea that is gaining momentum around the world. But is it too good to be true? 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