Case Study – Four-Day Work Week
Part1: Reading
Vocabulary:
throw oneself into (something): (v.) start to do something with enthusiasm and energy
put (something) down to: (v.) to think that a problem or situation is caused by a particular thing
embrace: (n.) the act of accepting something willingly and happily
bloc: (n.) a group of countries or political parties with common interests who have formed an alliance
GDP per capita: (n.) the total value of a country's finished goods and services (gross domestic product) divided by its total population (per capita)
Part 2a: Brainstorm
First, let’s brainstorm. Use the space to write what you consider to be the strongest argument for and against the concept of a four-day work week.
Part 2b: Brainstorm
Now, let’s brainstorm and discuss industries in which it would have the best and worst impact to implement a four-day work week. Make sure to explain your reasoning for each point.