Rethinking the Workweek: Juliet Schor on Why Four Days Could Shape the Future of Work - 2026 Next Practices Weekly

What if the next major lever for reducing burnout, improving productivity, and preparing the workforce for AI isn’t doing more - but rethinking how work gets done? On October 29, 2026, i4cp’s Next Practices Weekly welcomes Boston College Professor Juliet B. Schor, bestselling author of Four Days a Week, for a research-backed discussion on why the four-day workweek is moving from bold idea to serious business consideration.

Hosted by i4cp, this timely conversation will examine how shorter working time can help senior HR leaders address burnout, strengthen workforce resilience, and increase readiness for technological change. Drawing on large-scale research and more than four decades studying work, Schor will share what organizations need to consider as they redesign work for performance, well-being, and the future of employee experience.

Why You Should Attend

Gain a research-informed view of the four-day workweek from Juliet Schor, one of the leading voices on the future of work.
Understand how shorter working time may help organizations reduce burnout, improve employee experience, and support sustainable performance.
Explore the connection between AI, workforce anxiety, and new models of work design.
Consider practical implications for HR strategy, change management, productivity, and organizational readiness.
Hear why the four-day workweek is gaining momentum - and what senior leaders should be watching next.

Join i4cp for a provocative conversation designed for senior HR and human capital leaders navigating the next evolution of work. You’ll leave with a sharper understanding of the business case, organizational requirements, and strategic questions behind the four-day workweek - and how rethinking time at work could become a competitive advantage in the age of AI.

To ensure open discussion, this event is exclusively for HR practitioners. Vendors and consultants are not permitted to attend.