Author: Stephen Johnson / Source: Big Think
- Branson made the argument in a recent blog post published on the Virgin website.
- The 40-hour work week stems from labor laws created in the early 20th century, and many have said this model is becoming increasingly obsolete.
- The average American currently works 47 hours per week, on average.
Have you ever had a ‘case of the Mondays,’ or remarked that you can’t believe it’s ‘hump day’ already, or said TGIF to a coworker at the end of a regular, 9-to-5 week?
The chances are that, as A.I. continues to improve, you’ll soon be able to retire these awful sayings because the work week is poised to undergo a major transformation.That’s the idea behind a recent blog post written by entrepreneur Richard Branson, who’s established flexible work arrangements at his company Virgin Management.
“The idea of working five days a week with two day weekends and a few weeks of holiday each year has become ingrained in society. But it wasn’t always the case, and it won’t be in the future,” Branson wrote.
Why 3 or even 4 day weekends could be a reality for most people in the future https://t.co/Se0hfUMHwb https://t.co/TaD9cqoeee
— Richard Branson (@richardbranson)
“As Google’s Larry Page and others have said, the amount of jobs available for people is going to decrease as technology progresses. New innovations will drive industries forward, but they will also reduce our reliance on people power,” Branson wrote. “Ideas such as driverless cars and more advanced drones are becoming a reality, and machines will be used for more and more jobs in the future. Even pilot-less planes will be become the reality…
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