is the four-day week the future of work?

On this episode of Work Is Weird Now, Alice and Dan chat with Rich Howell, Founder of Marvel FMCG - Certified B Corporation® who took the bold step to implement a four-day work week.

Why? Because flexibility, trust, and well-being aren’t just buzzwords - they’re the foundation of a thriving workplace.

🔥 Key takeaways from the episode:
✅ A four-day work week can boost productivity and employee loyalty.
✅ Why Rich believes traditional five-day schedules are outdated.
✅ How they implemented the four-day work week and the impact it's had on performance.
✅ Trusting employees leads to higher performance, not lower output.
✅ Neurodivergence, like ADHD, impacts work-life balance and leadership styles.
✅ Flexibility in work arrangements helps neurodivergent individuals thrive.
✅ Creating inclusive workplaces isn’t just ethical - it drives success and profitability.

Rich also shares his personal journey with ADHD, being diagnosed at 41, the lessons he’s learned as a business owner, and why embracing neurodiversity leads to stronger, more innovative teams.

Curious about what happened when his team switched to a four-day work week? Listening links below:

Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ef2RP3mP
Apple: https://lnkd.in/dKkP2P-b