Closing Debate: AI and the Four-Day Week: Dream or Reality?

08 Apr 2026
Change & Transformation

With AI taking on more tasks and changing how we work, is a shorter workweek the next big shift or just a nice idea that won’t scale? This debate will explore both sides of the argument and what it means for leaders.

The debate:

  • Yes, it’s inevitable: AI will free people from repetitive tasks, enabling greater efficiency and balance, with shorter workweeks becoming the norm.
  • No, it’s a dream: Business realities, customer demands, and global competition make compressed workweeks impractical for most organisations.