The five-day workweek was made up. What if we changed it?

People are currently leaving the workforce by the millions, suggesting that they need a better balance between work and life. This animated explainer delves into a brief history of the invention of the 40-hour workweek during the Industrial Revolution, the burnout crisis and culture of overwork that was already unfolding before the Pandemic hit, and some alternative options like the four-day workweek, the five-hour workday, asynchronous work, and other ideas that companies are employing today to attract a workforce. Read more: https://wapo.st/3pK85Ma. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK

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