Workforce Institute Radio Podcast: Founder of Perpetual Guardian on Implementing a Four-day Work Week

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What:	Joyce Maroney, executive director of The Workforce Institute at Kronos Incorporated, welcomes Andrew Barnes, founder of New Zealand estate planning company Perpetual Guardian, and Charlotte Lockhart, CEO of 4 Day Week Global. Barnes and Lockhart discuss how they successfully made the four-day work week a reality at Perpetual Guardian; why they started 4 Day Week Global; and how organizations can evaluate, plan for, and implement a four-day work week strategy. Barnes also imparts insights from his new book, The Four Day Week, including:
	How to know if an organization is well-suited for a four-day work week model; Steps Perpetual Guardian took to implement its four-day work week and the most surprising results; Strategies for making a four-day work week a reality for both hourly and salaried workers; The biggest obstacles around the world to adopting a four-day work week; and Advice on how to get started planning for a four-day work week at organizations where it makes sense.
When:	Available now.
Where:	The Workforce Institute at Kronos podcast page or at Apple Podcasts.
Why:	The Workforce Institute provides research and education on critical workplace issues facing organizations around the globe. By bringing together thought leaders, The Workforce Institute is uniquely positioned to empower organizations with the knowledge and information they need to manage their workforces effectively and provide a voice for employees on important workplace issues. A hallmark of The Workforce Institute's research is balancing the needs and desires of diverse employee populations with the needs of organizations. For additional information, visit www.workforceinstitute.org.

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