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Plant-Based Canada PodcastEpisode 107: The Four-Day Work Week with Juliet SchorJuliet Schor is an economist and Professor of Sociology at Boston College. Her research focuses on work, consumption, and climate change. She has been studying working time since the 1980s. Since 2021 she has been a lead researcher for Four Day Week Global’s work time reduction trials. She is particularly interested in barriers to work time reduction, the connections between working hours and carbon emissions, the well-being impacts of work time reduction, and how companies are implementing four-day weeks. Her book Four Days A Week, was published by HarperBusiness was published in June and is available now. R...
2025-10-0755 min
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie SantosTake a Three-Day Weekend Without Losing Any Pay (with Juliet Schor)Many of us toil for long hours - and even take work home at the end of the day. That's bad for us in so many ways - but extensive research shows that it just doesn't have to be this way. Many of us could work a four-day week and still get everything done. Economist Juliet Schor has studied every kind of business - from breweries to ad agencies - and found that thoughtfully reducing work hours benefits employees, improves productivity and increases profits. She explains how you too can enjoy a three-day weekend with insights from h...
2025-09-2955 min
Amado EsposoTake a Three-Day Weekend Without Losing Any Pay (with Juliet Schor)Many of us toil for long hours - and even take work home at the end of the day. That's bad for us in so many ways - but extensive research shows that it just doesn't have to be this way. Many of us could work a four-day week and still get everything done. Economist Juliet Schor has studied every kind of business - from breweries to ad agencies - and found that thoughtfully reducing work hours benefits employees, improves productivity and increases profits. She explains how you too can enjoy a three-day weekend with insights from her new book F...
2025-09-2955 min
Mostly EconomicsMostly Economics Podcast #22: The Case for a Four Day Work Week with Juliet ShorEconomist Juliet Schor discusses her groundbreaking four-day workweek research, revealing how companies maintain productivity while dramatically improving worker well-being. From 90% retention rates to reduced burnout, Schor explains why this workplace revolution is gaining momentum post-pandemic and how AI could accelerate adoption of shorter work weeks.
2025-09-2547 min
Your Working LifeThe Life-Changing Solution for Reducing Employee Stress, Improving Well-being, and Working Smarter w/ Juliet SchorThis week, Caroline talks to Juliet Schor about the case for the four day work week. Schor is an economist and sociology professor at Boston College, and has gained widespread recognition through national media appearances and her viral 2022 TED Talk "The Case for a 4-Day Work Week," which has been viewed over three million times. Caroline talks to Juliet about her latest book, Four Days a Week: The Life-Changing Solution for Reducing Employee Stress, Improving Well-Being, and Working Smarter, which is the first large-scale study of the four-day work week based on her four decades of work r...
2025-08-1126 min
Future of HR“Why the Four Day Work Week…Works!” with Juliet Schor, Professor at Boston College, author of “Four Days a Week: The Life-Changing Solution for Reducing Employee Stress, Improving Well-Being, and Working Smarter.”How can a four day week increase productivity while reducing burnout?Why is a four day week working so well for over 300 companies and thousands of employees?My guest on this episode is Juliet Schor, Professor at Boston College and author of “Four Days a Week.”During our conversation Juliet and I discuss:Why, despite decades of labor-saving technology, Americans are working longer hours than ever before.Why rethinking “productivity” is only part of the business case for a four-day week.How work redesign is the k...
2025-08-0546 min
Jacobin RadioBehind the News: The Case for a Four-Day Workweek w/ Juliet SchorJuliet Schor, author of the book Four Days a Week, looks at experiments in reducing the workweek. Katherine Moos and Noé Martin Wiener, authors of a paper for the The Economic and Labour Relations Review, discuss the issue of overwork among teachers.
Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online: https://www.leftbusinessobserver.com/radio.html
2025-07-1453 min
Business & Society with Senthil Nathan#26 The Four-Day Workweek: Revolution or Risk? with Juliet B. SchorWhat if working less could actually mean achieving more? The four-day workweek has emerged from pandemic-era workplace experiments as perhaps the most promising innovation in how we structure our professional lives in decades. But misconceptions abound about what this shift really means and whether it's sustainable for businesses beyond a temporary feel-good measure.Professor Juliet Schor, economist and sociologist at Boston College, joins us to share groundbreaking research from hundreds of companies that have implemented four-day workweeks without cutting pay. Her findings challenge everything we thought we knew about productivity, burnout, and work culture. Most companies aren't...
2025-07-0252 min
No Small Endeavor with Lee C. CampUnabridged Interview: Juliet SchorThis is our unabridged interview with Juliet Schor.
Are we working too much?
“Time is a vital resource for us to connect with each other, to connect with the earth and …to come together in solidarity, to try and fix what's wrong.”
We have accepted the 5 day work week as the status quo—caught in a cycle of working more so we can spend more, just to keep up with the Jones’. But what if there's a better way to live: For our own happiness, the economy, and our planet?
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2025-06-271h 11
No Small Endeavor with Lee C. CampJuliet Schor: The Extensive Benefits of a Four-Day Work WeekAre we working too much?
“Time is a vital resource for us to connect with each other, to connect with the earth and …to come together in solidarity, to try and fix what's wrong.”
We have accepted the 5 day work week as the status quo—caught in a cycle of working more so we can spend more, just to keep up with the Jones’. But what if there's a better way to live: For our own happiness, the economy, and our planet?
Economist and Sociologist Juliet Schor, has spent decades researching the way we work, and h...
2025-06-2356 min
Before BreakfastMaking work more efficient, with Juliet SchorProf. Juliet Schor, author of Four Days a Week, shares how organizations can make the workplace work betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-06-1828 min
The Tarot DiagnosisLazy or Liberated? The Four of Swords & Eight of Pentacles go to TherapyThis week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I invite you to step away from your Eight of Pentacles bench of productivity and join me on the stone slab with the Four of Swords - a card I kept circling back to while creating a workshop on the architecture of stability. After pulling the Eight of Pentacles (yet again) I realized this card that’s been following me around for two months now was in desperate need for a session on the couch. So, I paired these two cards and asked: Why does pressing pause feel so threatening? And what ha...
2025-05-1826 min
Second NatureCan We Have Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism?In a capitalist society, value is measured in dollars and cents. But the resources we take from planet Earth can't be repaid in any kind of financial currency, and we're already paying the price for the debt we owe. So the question on many people's minds is "Can we even have ethical consumption under capitalism?" In this episode, we find out that despite having differing opinions on the answer to that question, we often agree on the solutions for what comes next.Listen to hear how our community answers the title quest...
2025-03-2635 min
Pod der guten HoffnungAutorin Sara Weber: Über Arbeit und das gute Leben reden
Was können wir als Einzelne zum Klimaschutz beitragen? Die meisten Antworten auf diese Frage kennen wir: Etwa politisches Engagement, weniger fliegen oder den Fleischkonsum reduzieren. Sara Weber hat noch einen anderen Tipp: weniger arbeiten. Im Pod der guten Hoffnung erklärt sie, wie ein nachdenken über Arbeit neue Wege im Klimaschutz eröffnet.
Die Autorin und ehemalige LinkedIn-Redaktionsleiterin Sara Weber hat ambivalente Gefühle beim Thema Arbeit: Auf der einen Seite ist sie positiv besetzt – Arbeit gibt uns Identität und Struktur, sie bedeutet Teilhabe an der Gesellschaft, für manche sogar Selbstverwirklichung. Vor allem aber verdienen wir mit A...
2025-01-0237 min
Nerds at WorkDie Vier-Tage-Woche? Überraschend!In Folge vier beschäftigen wir uns passenderweise mit der Vier-Tage-Woche und haben uns die Studienlage wie immer etwas genauer angesehen - und festgestellt, dass dieses hochgelobte Erfolgskonzept zumindest aus wissenschaftlicher Sicht (noch) auf ziemlich dünnem Eis steht. Neben wunderbar (un)nützlichen Fakten zur Stadt Halle und dem hilfreichen Tipp, dass der Samstag ein Werktag ist, geben wir euch eine Formel an die Hand, mit der ihr eure Produktivität berechnen könnt. Denn mit jeder Formel, die man in einen Nerd-Podcast einbaut, verdoppelt man angeblich sein Publikum – wissen ja viele nicht.
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2024-10-2525 min
🧠 _Monday — Friday: Making the most of the workweek Podcast: TED Radio Hour (LS 79 · TOP 0.01% what is this?)Episode: Monday — Friday: Making the most of the workweekPub date: 2024-10-11Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationWeek in, week out, we work. But what can we do to not lose ourselves in the 9-to-5 grind? This hour, we question how long we work, why we valorize work, and what good leadership looks like. Guests include executive coach Anne Morriss, economist Juliet Schor, social psychologist Azim Shariff and political scientist Margaret Levi. Original broad...
2024-10-1149 min
TED Radio HourMonday — Friday: Making the most of the workweekWeek in, week out, we work. But what can we do to not lose ourselves in the 9-to-5 grind? This hour, we question how long we work, why we valorize work, and what good leadership looks like. Guests include executive coach Anne Morriss, economist Juliet Schor, social psychologist Azim Shariff and political scientist Margaret Levi. Original broadcast date: September 22, 2023TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this...
2024-10-1149 minDavid Storoy's PodcastForskning i Storbritannia blant annet: Firedagers arbeidsuke er mer produktivEn arbeidsuke på fire dager er mer produktiv enn en femdagers uke for de fleste ansatte og bedrifter, viser en stor britisk studie.Over 60 bedrifter i Storbritannia har deltatt i den seks måneder lange studien, der nesten 3000 ansatte fikk anledning til å jobbe fire dager i uka med samme lønn som de hadde da de jobbet femdagers uke. Sammenlignet med samme periode i tidligere år økte omsetningen i gjennomsnitt med 35 prosent, viser studien som ble organisert av 4 Day Week Global. – Resultatene er stort sett de samme på alle arbeidsplasser og i bedrifter av varierende størrelse, noe som vi...
2024-09-0401 min
UBCNews - LifestyleWhy Living Like You're Poor is the New Rich: Anna VanDem's Take on Modern LuxuryIn a time when opulence is often associated with wealth, a fascinating paradox is emerging that redefines luxury in modern society. Anna VanDem's latest article, "When Simplicity Becomes a Luxury: The New Cost of Looking Poor," delves into the growing trend among the middle and upper-middle classes who are embracing simplicity and intentional living as the ultimate status symbols.
Anna VanDem, a digital marketer and lifestyle blogger, shares her personal journey and observations in this thought-provoking piece, drawing comparisons to current viral sensations like Hannah Neeleman of Ballerina Farm. VanDem's article highlights the stark contrast between traditional...
2024-07-3104 min
IMF PodcastsWomen in Economics: Juliet Schor on the Benefits of a 4-Day WeekProductivity has been the driving force behind the five- sometimes six-day workweek, but there is a growing body of evidence that shows a shorter week is equally, if not more productive in many respects. Juliet Schor is a champion of the four-day week and led the charge in the early 90s with her book The Overworked American, which studies the pitfalls of choosing money over time. Schor is an economist and sociologist at Boston College and heads the research for global trials of companies instituting four-day workweeks. Journalist Rhoda Metcalfe spoke with Juliet Schor about her four-day week mission...
2024-02-0119 min
Relações Simplificadas210 | Entrevista com Juliet Schor sobre a semana de 4 dias de trabalhoEntrevistamos Juliet Schor, a pesquisadora que conduz o estudo mundial sobre a Semana de 4 dias de trabalho (sem redução da remuneração). O encontro aconteceu em sua residência, durante a nossa visita aos EUA, onde também participamos do #Neipsy2023 - Congresso Internacional de Psicanálise. Confira!
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2023-11-1013 min
TED Radio HourMonday — FridayWeek in, week out, we work. But what can we do to not lose ourselves in the 9-to-5 grind? This hour, we question how long we work, why we valorize work, and what good leadership looks like. Guests include executive coach Anne Morriss, economist Juliet Schor, social psychologist Azim Shariff and political scientist Margaret Levi. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at: plus...
2023-09-2250 min
The Nowhere OfficeWork Rebellion: Juliet B.SchorOur US theme continues in this exclusive podcast interview with Professor Juliet B. Schor, the economist and sociologist who advocates the four day week, and who predicted many of the moments the workplace is experiencing as far back as 1992 with her seminal book The Overworked American. She joins Julia Hobsbawm and Stefan Stern in a wide ranging and deep diving discussion looking at the underlying factors behind what it means to be a working American today. This new series of The Nowhere Office is in association with Ashore.io
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2023-09-1138 min
TED Talks DailyThe case for a 4-day work week | Juliet SchorThe traditional approach to work needs a redesign, says economist Juliet Schor. She's leading four-day work week trials in countries like the US and Ireland, and the results so far have been overwhelmingly positive: from increased employer and customer satisfaction to revenue growth and lower turnover. Making the case for a four-day, 32-hour work week (with five days of pay), Schor explains how this model for the future of work could address major challenges like burnout and the climate crisis -- and shares how companies and governments could work together to make it a reality. Hosted on Acast...
2023-08-1016 min
New Books in Politics and PolemicsJuliet Schor, "After the Gig: How the Sharing Economy Got Hijacked and How to Win It Back" (U California Press, 2021)When the "sharing economy" launched a decade ago, proponents claimed that it would transform the experience of work--giving earners flexibility, autonomy, and a decent income. It was touted as a cure for social isolation and rampant ecological degradation. But this novel form of work soon sprouted a dark side: exploited Uber drivers, neighborhoods ruined by Airbnb, racial discrimination, and rising carbon emissions. Several of the most prominent platforms are now faced with existential crises as they prioritize growth over fairness and long-term viability.Nevertheless, the basic model--a peer-to-peer structure augmented by digital tech--holds the potential to meet...
2023-07-1757 min
New Books in SociologyJuliet Schor, "After the Gig: How the Sharing Economy Got Hijacked and How to Win It Back" (U California Press, 2021)When the "sharing economy" launched a decade ago, proponents claimed that it would transform the experience of work--giving earners flexibility, autonomy, and a decent income. It was touted as a cure for social isolation and rampant ecological degradation. But this novel form of work soon sprouted a dark side: exploited Uber drivers, neighborhoods ruined by Airbnb, racial discrimination, and rising carbon emissions. Several of the most prominent platforms are now faced with existential crises as they prioritize growth over fairness and long-term viability.Nevertheless, the basic model--a peer-to-peer structure augmented by digital tech--holds the potential to meet...
2023-07-1757 min
New Books in EconomicsJuliet Schor, "After the Gig: How the Sharing Economy Got Hijacked and How to Win It Back" (U California Press, 2021)When the "sharing economy" launched a decade ago, proponents claimed that it would transform the experience of work--giving earners flexibility, autonomy, and a decent income. It was touted as a cure for social isolation and rampant ecological degradation. But this novel form of work soon sprouted a dark side: exploited Uber drivers, neighborhoods ruined by Airbnb, racial discrimination, and rising carbon emissions. Several of the most prominent platforms are now faced with existential crises as they prioritize growth over fairness and long-term viability.Nevertheless, the basic model--a peer-to-peer structure augmented by digital tech--holds the potential to meet...
2023-07-1757 min
New Books in EducationJuliet Schor, "After the Gig: How the Sharing Economy Got Hijacked and How to Win It Back" (U California Press, 2021)When the "sharing economy" launched a decade ago, proponents claimed that it would transform the experience of work--giving earners flexibility, autonomy, and a decent income. It was touted as a cure for social isolation and rampant ecological degradation. But this novel form of work soon sprouted a dark side: exploited Uber drivers, neighborhoods ruined by Airbnb, racial discrimination, and rising carbon emissions. Several of the most prominent platforms are now faced with existential crises as they prioritize growth over fairness and long-term viability.Nevertheless, the basic model--a peer-to-peer structure augmented by digital tech--holds the potential to meet...
2023-07-1757 min
New Books in TechnologyJuliet Schor, "After the Gig: How the Sharing Economy Got Hijacked and How to Win It Back" (U California Press, 2021)When the "sharing economy" launched a decade ago, proponents claimed that it would transform the experience of work--giving earners flexibility, autonomy, and a decent income. It was touted as a cure for social isolation and rampant ecological degradation. But this novel form of work soon sprouted a dark side: exploited Uber drivers, neighborhoods ruined by Airbnb, racial discrimination, and rising carbon emissions. Several of the most prominent platforms are now faced with existential crises as they prioritize growth over fairness and long-term viability.Nevertheless, the basic model--a peer-to-peer structure augmented by digital tech--holds the potential to meet...
2023-07-1755 min
New Books in Science, Technology, and SocietyJuliet Schor, "After the Gig: How the Sharing Economy Got Hijacked and How to Win It Back" (U California Press, 2021)When the "sharing economy" launched a decade ago, proponents claimed that it would transform the experience of work--giving earners flexibility, autonomy, and a decent income. It was touted as a cure for social isolation and rampant ecological degradation. But this novel form of work soon sprouted a dark side: exploited Uber drivers, neighborhoods ruined by Airbnb, racial discrimination, and rising carbon emissions. Several of the most prominent platforms are now faced with existential crises as they prioritize growth over fairness and long-term viability.Nevertheless, the basic model--a peer-to-peer structure augmented by digital tech--holds the potential to meet...
2023-07-1757 min
New Books in Economic and Business HistoryJuliet Schor, "After the Gig: How the Sharing Economy Got Hijacked and How to Win It Back" (U California Press, 2021)When the "sharing economy" launched a decade ago, proponents claimed that it would transform the experience of work--giving earners flexibility, autonomy, and a decent income. It was touted as a cure for social isolation and rampant ecological degradation. But this novel form of work soon sprouted a dark side: exploited Uber drivers, neighborhoods ruined by Airbnb, racial discrimination, and rising carbon emissions. Several of the most prominent platforms are now faced with existential crises as they prioritize growth over fairness and long-term viability.Nevertheless, the basic model--a peer-to-peer structure augmented by digital tech--holds the potential to meet...
2023-07-1757 min
New Books in Public PolicyJuliet Schor, "After the Gig: How the Sharing Economy Got Hijacked and How to Win It Back" (U California Press, 2021)When the "sharing economy" launched a decade ago, proponents claimed that it would transform the experience of work--giving earners flexibility, autonomy, and a decent income. It was touted as a cure for social isolation and rampant ecological degradation. But this novel form of work soon sprouted a dark side: exploited Uber drivers, neighborhoods ruined by Airbnb, racial discrimination, and rising carbon emissions. Several of the most prominent platforms are now faced with existential crises as they prioritize growth over fairness and long-term viability.Nevertheless, the basic model--a peer-to-peer structure augmented by digital tech--holds the potential to meet...
2023-07-1757 min
Beyond the Margins: The University of California Press PodcastJuliet Schor, "After the Gig: How the Sharing Economy Got Hijacked and How to Win It Back" (U California Press, 2021)When the "sharing economy" launched a decade ago, proponents claimed that it would transform the experience of work--giving earners flexibility, autonomy, and a decent income. It was touted as a cure for social isolation and rampant ecological degradation. But this novel form of work soon sprouted a dark side: exploited Uber drivers, neighborhoods ruined by Airbnb, racial discrimination, and rising carbon emissions. Several of the most prominent platforms are now faced with existential crises as they prioritize growth over fairness and long-term viability.Nevertheless, the basic model--a peer-to-peer structure augmented by digital tech--holds the potential to meet...
2023-07-1757 min
The Beat with Ari MelberAri Melber's "Open Mind" SeriesIn this podcast extra, MSNBC’s Ari Melber asks viewers to explore novel ideas with an “open mind.” Economist Juliet Schor discusses the labor system and if there is a better way to rethink it. Philosopher Martha Nussbaum delivers a provocative argument that animals should have legal rights and access to the courts with human lawyers. Plus, Anne Wojcicki, the billionaire founder of 23andMe, explains her unconventional vision for using DNA and ancestry to give people more knowledge about their lives.
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2023-06-211h 13
Shauna's CornerMoney, Money, Money *Mr. Krabs Laughs* | Shauna's Corner Ep.3In this episode, I talk about being rich, weekend trips to IKEA, and having zero in the bank. I also mention a little bit about Will Smith, Juliet Schor Ph.D., and The Financial Diet's Chelsea Fagan.
2023-06-2122 minThe Beat with Ari MelberJudge rules Trump can only view evidence “under direct supervision”MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, June 19, and reports on Donald Trump’s criminal probes. Plus, Economist Juliet Schor joins Ari Melber for the latest “Open Mind,” exploring why our labor system is set up the way it is, and if there may be a better way to rethink it. Neal Katyal and Ruth Ben-Ghiat also join. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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2023-06-2041 min
The Forum at Grace CathedralThe Forum with Juliet Schor Recently, the United Nations released a report stating that the Earth is likely to cross a critical threshold for global warming within the next ten years, and that we need to make an immediate and drastic shift away from fossil fuels to prevent the planet from overheating dangerously beyond that level. As we prepare for major changes in how we live, what can we learn from emerging conversations about “green consumption” and a “new economy” focusing on visions of resilience and sustainability, in which stronger, more connected communities become the social fabric for an ecologically balanced economy? Juliet Sch...
2023-04-271h 02
SystemShiftJuliet Schor: System Change in the WorkplaceJuliet Schor explores the urgent need to address the ecological crisis by fundamentally shifting our economic focus from growth to sustainability. Schor sheds light on the relationship between extreme inequality and climate breakdown, highlighting how unequal power structures prevent climate action. Drawing from her research, Schor argues for reduced work hours, increased leisure time, and a focus on community well-being as a practical and realistic alternative to the unsustainable growth-driven model of capitalism. Discover how a shorter working week can significantly benefit well-being, productivity, and the environment by reducing global carbon emissions. Tune in to learn how you can...
2023-04-1743 min
Open Book with Anthony ScaramucciDid Someone Say 4-Day Work Week? Juliet Schor did…We’ve all heard about the 4-day work week, but is it realistic? Will it really improve our lives as much as people say? And how can we persuade the traditionalists? Renowned economist and sociologist, Juliet Schor, answers all of this and more on today’s episode, but does she persuade Anthony… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-04-0637 min
Human Capital59. The Four-Day Workweek: Migrating from a 5-day to 4-day work-week. Positive research findings on work-life balance, productivity, and burnout rates.In this episode of the Human Capital podcast, host Jeff Hunt interviews Juliet Schor, Professor of Sociology at Boston University and board member of 4 Day Week Global, a research non-profit studying the concept of a four-day workweek. Juliet shares her findings on the benefits of a shorter workweek, including better work-life balance, higher employee retention, increased productivity, and decreased burnout rates. She also discusses how companies successfully made the shift to a four-day workweek and whether this change will become a competitive advantage for recruiting and retention. Juliet addresses concerns about measuring productivity and overcoming resistance from leaders who may...
2023-04-0434 min
Kontrast RadioDie 4-Tage-Woche: Kürzer arbeiten bei vollem LohnInternationale Feldversuche mit Tausenden Beschäftigten aus verschiedenen Branchen zeigen: Die 4-Tage-Woche ist möglich. Kürzer arbeiten bei vollem Lohnausgleich ist das Arbeitsmodell der Zukunft.
Das zeigen auch Studien: Die Produktivität bleibt gleich hoch – oder steigt sogar. Die Beschäftigten sind zufriedener und nützen ihren freien Tag für die Familie, Hobbies und Haushalt. Und die Unternehmen? Die haben gesündere Mitarbeiter:innen.
In unserer Doku zeigen wir, wo auch in Österreich die 4-Tage-Woche schon Realität ist – und welche Länder die großen Vorreiter sind.
Was heißt kürzer arbeiten – also weniger Stunden bei gleichem Gehalt – fü...
2023-03-1033 min
The Beverage Report PodcastProf. Juliet Schor | 4-day workweek, consumerism and the climate crisisIn this episode of the Beverage Report, Raza Rasool discusses the 4-day workweek, consumerism, and sustainability with Prof. Juliet Schor. We explore the success of the 4-day work week pilot in the UK, its implications, and potential barriers to implementation. As well as, exploring the impact of global crises on consumer behavior and transitioning to greater sustainability.
Juliet Schor is an economist and sociologist at Boston College. Schor’s research focuses on work, consumption, and climate change. A graduate of Wesleyan University, Schor received her Ph.D. in economics at the University of Massachusetts. Before joining Boston Co...
2023-02-1438 min
On The RecordIs the future of work a four-day week?Pandemic burnout is building zeal for a four-day workweek. Maryland lawmakers are looking at offering a tax break to companies which give it a try. We speak with the bill’s House sponsor, Delegate Vaughn Stewart. Then, Boston College sociologist and economist Juliet Schor shares the results of an international pilot of four-day workweeks. Links: HB0181: Four–Day Workweek Pilot Program and Income Tax Credit – Established (Four–Day Workweek Act of 2023) The Case for a 4-Day Work Week | Juliet Schor | TED 4 Day Week Global Do you have a question or comment about a show or a...
2023-02-0925 min
Entertaining The Thought@DBPardes | Want a 4-Day Work Week? Let’s look at the sense and the scienceWelcome Juliet Schor #TEDspeaker #womenInScience #workIt #corporateculture #DBPconvo Click here to reply to @DBPardes "Her approach to this idea comes from a very research based place. And we're going to talk with Juliet about her research and her understanding of how to measure productivity when it comes to sort of the sociology of working. Who invented the five day work week also? Like, when did it start and who invented 40 hours? And why are we stuck on that? And what do other countries do? These are all questions I have to ask."
2023-01-2301 minEntertaining The Thought@DBPardes | Want a 4-Day Work Week? Let’s look at the sense and the scienceWelcome Juliet Schor #TEDspeaker #womenInScience #workIt #corporateculture #DBPconvo Click here to reply to @DBPardes "Her approach to this idea comes from a very research based place. And we're going to talk with Juliet about her research and her understanding of how to measure productivity when it comes to sort of the sociology of working. Who invented the five day work week also? Like, when did it start and who invented 40 hours? And why are we stuck on that? And what do other countries do? These are all questions I have to ask."
2023-01-2320 min
Demos Helsinki PodcastThe 4-day work week with Juliet Schor Podcast: The Future, This Week (LS 31 · TOP 5% what is this?)Episode: The 4-day work week with Juliet SchorPub date: 2022-12-12Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThis week: what if we all worked four days a week? We talk with Professor Juliet Schor about her research into the 4-day work week and the trials happening around the world.
Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news tha...
2023-01-1033 min
Radio CuriousJuliet Schor– “Selling (to) Our Children”Click here to begin listening. Born To Buy: The Commercialized Child and the New Consumer Culture In the past 50 years, the advent of television as a medium for advertising has had significant effects on the buying habits of everyone, and especially on children. MRI scans on the brain, and the development of neuro-marketing are used […]
2022-12-2329 minThe ProgressiveThe 4-day work week with Juliet Schor Podcast: The Future, This Week (LS 31 · TOP 5% what is this?)Episode: The 4-day work week with Juliet SchorPub date: 2022-12-12Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThis week: what if we all worked four days a week? We talk with Professor Juliet Schor about her research into the 4-day work week and the trials happening around the world.
Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news tha...
2022-12-2133 min
The Future, This WeekThe 4-day work week with Juliet SchorThis week: what if we all worked four days a week? We talk with Professor Juliet Schor about her research into the 4-day work week and the trials happening around the world. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/the-4-day-work-week-with-juliet-schor/ Subscribe to our new podcast...
2022-12-1233 minThe Future, This WeekThe 4-day work week with Juliet SchorThis week: what if we all worked four days a week? We talk with Professor Juliet Schor about her research into the 4-day work week and the trials happening around the world. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/the-4-day-work-week-with-juliet-schor/ Subscribe to our new podcast...
2022-12-1233 min
Plain English with Derek ThompsonWho's Afraid of a Four-Day Work Week?4 Day Week Global is a nonprofit organization that recently conducted a trial with 33 companies and 900 workers that replaced the typical five-day week with a four-day work week with no change in pay. After the six-month trial ended, 97 percent of employees who responded said they didn’t want to go back to five days per week, and most employers rated the overall experience 9 out of 10.The pandemic showed us that so much about the way we work is an accident of history, solidified by familiarity and the passage of time. Maybe the office is where we should do al...
2022-12-0651 min
The Morning Beat With AJ and Mikalah12/2 Bloody Hell Is About TimeWe are really hoping for a four day work week! So, we are making the case with the lead researcher on the study! Also, are the discriminatory restrictions against gay & bisexual men donating blood finally being lifted? An infectious disease expert joins us. Plus, so much more! Special Guest: Dr. Joe Gastaldo - System medical director of infectious diseases at OhioHealth, based in Columbus, Ohio. Juliet Schor, professor of sociology at Boston College and the trial’s lead researcher
2022-12-021h 02
Life on the West SideGod And MoneyWe are maxed-out on credit cards, increasing our anxiety meds, and headed to marriage counseling because of money stress. All while making more money than most people in the world. And we don’t think we have a problem. In the words of Tim Keller, money blindness leads to money sickness. But giving offers a blessing.The lecture today is titled "God and Money." The key passage is Luke 12:13-21. Originally delivered at the Harding University Lectureship on September 27, 2022. A shorter and revised version entitled "The Gift and the Giver" was preached at the...
2022-11-2551 min
Si Kutu BukuKerja Efektif 4 Hari Seminggu | 4 Day Work WeekSaya membahas empat hari bekerja itu ternyata bisa memberikan dampak yang lebih positif. Ini merupakan rangkuman dari video TED Talk Juliet Schor yang berjudul The case for a 4-day work week dan diolah dari berbagai sumber. Umumnya, kita bekerja selama lima hari dalam seminggu. Sekarang, ada gerakan untuk mengubah lima hari kerja menjadi empat hari kerja, tanpa memangkas gaji karyawan. Gerakan ini telah diuji coba di beberapa negara misalnya di Amerika Serikat dan Irlandia. Hasilnya? Positif sekali, mulai dari tingkat kepuasan pelanggan hingga peningkatan pendapatan dan penurunan pergantian karyawan. Apakah model kerja baru yaitu empat hari bekerja bisa menjadi...
2022-11-2510 min
The MachinistUO Today interview: Juliet Schor, Economist and Professor of Sociology, Boston College Podcast: UO TodayEpisode: UO Today interview: Juliet Schor, Economist and Professor of Sociology, Boston CollegePub date: 2022-10-26Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationJuliet Schor is an Economist and a professor of Sociology at Boston College. She discusses her research on consumer society and consumer culture, working hours and lifestyles, environmental degradation, the sharing economy. Schor is the 2022 Wayne Morse Chair in Law and Politics. She gave a talk "Gig Economy: Predatory Platforms, Precarious Work" as part of the Morse Center’s two-year focu...
2022-11-0928 min
UO TodayUO Today interview: Juliet Schor, Economist and Professor of Sociology, Boston CollegeJuliet Schor is an Economist and a professor of Sociology at Boston College. She discusses her research on consumer society and consumer culture, working hours and lifestyles, environmental degradation, the sharing economy. Schor is the 2022 Wayne Morse Chair in Law and Politics. She gave a talk "Gig Economy: Predatory Platforms, Precarious Work" as part of the Morse Center’s two-year focus on Making Work Work.
2022-10-2628 min
Big Girl Money106. The Case for the Four Day Work Week - Dr. Juliet SchorInterview begins at (10:22) Today we're joined by economist and sociologist Dr. Juliet Schor. As Dr. Schor points out in our interview, how we work and how much we work touches everything. From climate to women's issues, there is nothing that a four day work week wouldn't impact. If you're advocating for a four day work week at your company, this episode is full of ammunition for you! Thanks for listening! Follow us on the gram for more career advice! www.instagram.com/biggirlmoney
2022-08-2650 min
TED BusinessJuliet Schor wants a four-day work weekBefore labor unions fought for them, society didn’t have weekends as we know them. In the 13th century, the average male peasants in the UK only worked 135 days a year. In a post-pandemic and increasingly virtual world, what is the future of labor? Juliet Schor is an economist and sociologist whose research focuses on work and consumer society. In this episode, she shares her thoughts on modern working practices and how her current research on the four-day work week could help address society’s major problems–from burnout at work, to the effects of work on the climate crisis...
2022-08-1938 min
The TED InterviewJuliet Schor wants a four-day work weekBefore labor unions fought for them, society didn’t have weekends as we know them. In the 13th century, the average male peasants in the UK only worked 135 days a year. In a post-pandemic and increasingly virtual world, what is the future of labor? Juliet Schor is an economist and sociologist whose research focuses on work and consumer society. In this episode, she shares her thoughts on modern working practices and how her current research on the four-day work week could help address society’s major problems–from burnout at work, to the effects of work on the climate crisis. Juliet...
2022-08-0437 min
TED@WorkThe case for a 4-day work week | Juliet Schor | TED Talks DailyThe traditional approach to work needs a redesign, says economist Juliet Schor. She's leading four-day work week trials in countries like the US and Ireland, and the results so far have been overwhelmingly positive: from increased employer and customer satisfaction to revenue growth and lower turnover. Making the case for a four-day, 32-hour work week (with five days of pay), Schor explains how this model for the future of work could address major challenges like burnout and the climate crisis -- and shares how companies and governments could work together to make it a reality.
2022-07-1316 min
Leadership LettersAdam TobiasIn this episode, our guest is Co-Founder of Inventum Group, Adam Tobias.Adam has worked in the staffing industry for over 20 years and his experience spans recruitment, contingent workforce management, executive search, management roles and leadership development. With a passion for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion born from his desire to remove the barriers faced by diverse and underrepresented talent in the job market, he advises organisations and leaders on Equity Diversity & Inclusion, with an approach that focuses on Ethics, Risk & Performance. If you would like to learn more about Adam and connect with him, you can...
2022-05-3037 min
TED Podcast | BusinessEl caso de una semana laboral de 4 días | Juliet SchorEl enfoque tradicional del trabajo necesita un rediseño, dice la economista Juliet Schor. Está liderando las pruebas de la semana laboral de cuatro días en países como EE. UU. e Irlanda, y los resultados hasta ahora han sido abrumadoramente positivos: desde una mayor satisfacción del empleador y del cliente hasta un crecimiento de los ingresos y una menor rotación. Al defender una semana laboral de cuatro días y 32 horas (con cinco días de pago), Schor explica cómo este modelo para el futuro del trabajo podría abordar desafíos importantes como el agotamiento...
2022-05-1111 minTEDTalks NegociosEl caso de una semana laboral de 4 días | Juliet SchorEl enfoque tradicional del trabajo necesita un rediseño, dice la economista Juliet Schor. Está liderando las pruebas de la semana laboral de cuatro días en países como EE. UU. e Irlanda, y los resultados hasta ahora han sido abrumadoramente positivos: desde una mayor satisfacción del empleador y del cliente hasta un crecimiento de los ingresos y una menor rotación. Al defender una semana laboral de cuatro días y 32 horas (con cinco días de pago), Schor explica cómo este modelo para el futuro del trabajo podría abordar desafíos importantes como el agotamiento...
2022-05-1111 minTEDTalks EconomiePlaidoyer pour la semaine de quatre jours | Juliet SchorJuliet Schor est convaincue que l'approche traditionnelle du travail a besoin d'être revue en profondeur. Elle mène des expériences sur la semaine de quatre jours dans plusieurs pays comme les États-Unis ou l'Irlande avec des résultats abondamment positifs, qu'il s'agisse de la satisfaction des employeurs ou des clients, de la croissance des revenus ou d'un taux de rotation en baisse. Elle fait un plaidoyer en faveur de la semaine de quatre jours, soit 32 heures de travail - mais payés l'équivalent de cinq jours. Elle explique comment un tel modèle pour l'avenir du travail peut con...
2022-05-1111 minTEDTalks WirtschaftArgumente für eine 4-Tage-Arbeitswoche | Juliet SchorLaut Ökonomin Juliet Schor braucht die traditionelle Herangehensweise an Arbeit eine Umgestaltung. Sie führt Testläufe der 4-Tage-Woche in Ländern wie den USA und Irland durch, mit bisher überwältigend positiven Ergebnissen: von gesteigerter Zufriedenheit der Arbeitgeber und Kunden bis hin zu Umsatzsteigerungen und weniger Fluktuation. In ihrem Plädoyer für eine Woche mit vier Tagen und 32 Stunden (bei fünf Tagen Lohn) erklärt Schor, wie dieses Modell der Zukunft des Arbeitens Burnout, die Klimakrise und andere wesentliche Herausforderungen bekämpfen könnte - und zeigt, wie Unternehmen und Regierungen zusammenarbeiten können, um es zu verwirklichen
2022-05-1111 minTED Talks BusinessThe case for a 4-day work week | Juliet SchorThe traditional approach to work needs a redesign, says economist Juliet Schor. She's leading four-day work week trials in countries like the US and Ireland, and the results so far have been overwhelmingly positive: from increased employer and customer satisfaction to revenue growth and lower turnover. Making the case for a four-day, 32-hour work week (with five days of pay), Schor explains how this model for the future of work could address major challenges like burnout and the climate crisis -- and shares how companies and governments could work together to make it a reality.
2022-05-1111 min
别任性Vol.110 马斯克“有病”｜别任性播客李二米是一位电气工程师。她是我做编辑时期的作者，也是《当相爱》系列第一期《当创投女总裁与马克思主义者相爱》的嘉宾。李二米和我这次填了一个至少已经两岁的旧坑，想说的都塞到节目里了。满满当当。Enjoy！大家请一起说谢谢二米！任性广告时间：感谢小雨伞保险经纪对本期节目的赞助，小雨伞提供1V1保险咨询服务，通过配置经济保障来增强“说走就走”的底气，这件事本身就很酷，为大家准备了两个粉丝专属福利：①一分钱保险咨询。点击链接→https://s.xiehb.cn/wcbYs3H 限时一分钱领取原价68元 的1 对 1 保险咨询服务②领取140+种高发癌症保障关注@小雨伞 公众号并回复「别任性」，预约咨询的同时还可领取一份10000元的高发癌症保障，140多种高发癌症确诊即赔，0-39周岁可限时领取。欢迎来到《别任性》—— 从性别视角看一切。收听平台：| 网易云音乐 | 喜马拉雅 | Himalaya | Apple Podcast | Spotify | 其他泛用性客户端（如 小宇宙、Pocket Casts）| 搜索 “别任性” RSS 订阅：https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/bierenxing注：如果你在苹果 PODCAST 上订阅的《别任性》集数不全或者很久没更，那说明这不是正确的 RSS。请用上方这个新的独立 RSS 添加并订阅。别任性粉丝群进入方式，加beadodo，回答验证问题：（本期之外）你印象最深的别任性是哪期节目？时间点：05:60 马斯克“有病”是什么意思？几个 DISCLAIMERS11:40 为什么觉得马斯克“有病”：马斯克近些年的一系列迷惑行为，包括厌女，种族歧视言论，税收，反对公共交通，用言论操纵股票，etc27:20 马斯克表面迷惑行为（或者看似的“胡说八道”下面），更令人不安的地方，包括：“白手起家”？“科技成就”？Tesla 真的环保吗？疫情期间强行开工的 Technoking，新形态奴隶主？对第三世界国家的盘剥；获得大量政府资助去开发“未来技术”，但普通大众能从他展望的未来中受益吗？1:03:30 马斯克本身就是一种“病”，很多巨富阶级都有，所以还是一种传染病。这种传染病的症候群是什么样的？又是怎么来的？1:04:50 硅谷“病”了：个人主义天才的叙事、被架空的科技进步、保守而封闭的圈层，硅谷已经没有创新性，在真正推动生产力发展的技术上，我们已经很久没有真正的科技进步1:18:50 资本主义“病”了：无尽的向外扩张，包括马斯克的“星级物种”梦想，不过是在复制殖民+现代主义逻辑，重复人类中心的高度耗能的“进步论”。亿万富翁的星辰大海征途不是为了全人类的，反而可能奴役人类。我们需要有更多想象力，才能跳出去，找到人类未来的真正答案。1:26:10 男子气概“病”了：美式拓荒者精神起源，资本家的贪婪和欲望，科技的阳刚话/武器的羊局化，这一切和美国西部片牛仔原型的联系。1:31:10 性别/阶级/殖民/种族/环境问题的交叉性，和在简中网络上的割裂【提及读物：The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity （《一切的黎明：人类新史》，英文版），作者：David Graeber（人类学家）和 David Wengrow （考古学家）What Tech Calls Thinking（《科技巨头所谓的思想：对硅谷思想基石的探究》，英文版），作者 Adrian Daub（斯坦福比较文学与德国研究的教授，斯坦福 Michelle R. Clayman 性别研究机构的主管）The Overworked American（《过劳的美国人》，1991年，英文版），作者 Juliet Schor（社会学家）《卡列班与女巫》，作者 Silvia Federici ，生于 1942 年，是一位意大利和美国的学者、教授和活动家，关于 post-work，提及 Bertrand Russell 的 In Praise of Idleness关于红药丸，可以搜索下面两篇文章：《男性弱者的“红色药丸”：全球视野下“女权压迫男性”的迷思 》（界面文化）《夕岸：從反女權到新朋克，另類右翼運動如何發家？》（端）】音频剪辑：AlexwoodShownotes：AlexwoodTracklist:《千与千寻》片尾曲《永远同在》钢琴版 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-091h 38
Ninguém nos paga para istoEp.15 — Black Friday é p'ra porradaSíntese exemplar da sociedade de consumo, a Black Friday é um dos momentos altos do retalho a cada ano, e a cada ano ela parece mais inescapável e dominadora. Altamente atractiva para os consumidores, será o seu valor o mesmo para os retalhistas? Que desafios representa para o comércio? E para o Planeta? Que retrato nos permite fazer da sociedade e o que se espera para os próximos anos?São referidos neste episódio:Juliet SchorNoam Chomsky
2021-11-251h 04
In Our HandsEp. 5. Juliet Schor on Connected ConsumptionIn this episode, Ramanan speaks with Juliet Schor, professor of sociology at Boston College. They discuss “growth at all costs,” changing behavior in the top 10 percent, the gig economy, and grassroots momentum. Time stamps and the full transcript are below. This episode is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.[00:00:16] Introduction[00:06:50] “Growth At All Cost” Mentality[00:13:58] Behavior Change in the Top 10%[00:19:55] Gig Economy Research[00:27:59] Grassroots Momentum[00:33:36] Like-Minded Social GroupsIn Our Hands is a production of Amasia. Follow these links for more about our firm, the Amas...
2021-10-1239 min
GrowthBustersOvershoot: World's Best IntroductionEverything your friends, family, colleagues, journalists and elected representatives need to know about Earth Overshoot Day. Every other week, another scientific report is added to the stack of evidence human civilization has outgrown the planet. What are we doing about it? Earth Overshoot Day is the point in time during the year at which we’ve already burned through the renewable resources it takes the Earth a year to regenerate. Earth Overshoot Day in 2021 is July 29. Global Footprint Network continuously analyzes UN data and satellite imagery to estimate the planet’s capacity to meet our need...
2021-07-2852 min
New England WeekendSouth Shore Stars Illuminates Youth Opportunities, and Big Sister of Greater Boston's Car RaffleJennifer Curtis, the Executive Director of South Shore Stars, talks with Nichole about the work the organization has done for decades to provide children with educational and youth development opportunities. They support kids of all ages around the South Shore, from birth through high school! Deborah Re, the CEO/President of Big Sister of Greater Boston, joins the show with Melissa Steffy and Seeraj Fayez of Herb Chambers BMW and Mini of Boston to talk about their 33rd Annual Car Raffle. This is one of the biggest fundraising events of the year for Big Sister, and Deb has details on...
2021-07-1736 min
What Could Possibly Go Right?#46 Juliet Schor: Flipping the Script on Work, Consumption, and DemocracyJuliet Schor is Professor of Sociology at Boston College, a member of the MacArthur Foundation Connected Learning Research Network, and co-founder of the Center for a New American Dream. Schor’s research focuses on consumption, time use, and environmental sustainability. Her books include After the Gig: How the Sharing Economy Got Hijacked and How to Win it Back (2020), The Overspent American: Why We Want What We Don’t Need (1998), and The Overworked American: The Unexpected Decline of Leisure (1992).She is also the vice-chair of the board of the Better Future Project, one of the country’s most succes...
2021-06-2932 min
RESOURCE TALKS#3 - CONSUMPTION & SOCIETYThis episode of the Resource Talks explores consumption as a dimension of change towards a sustainable society, with Julia Steinberger (University of Lausanne / University of Leeds) and Juliet Schor (Boston College)
Hosted by environmental scientist and architect John Manoochehri, of BASE2 Data + Design, previously at UNEP.
The Resource Talks are produced by Resource Vision, the sustainable architecture and technology studio of BASE2 Data + Design.
2021-05-101h 51
FootPrint Coalition’s Downstream ChannelJULIET SCHOR Extended InterviewRobert Downey Jr. and Rachel Kropa discuss WASTE with Juliet Schor, a highly decorated professor of sociology at Boston College whose research focuses on consumer culture, time use, and environmental sustainability. Schor is the bestselling author of The Overworked American: The Unexpected Decline of Leisure and Born to Buy: The Commercialized Child and the New Consumer Culture.
2021-05-0628 minFootPrint Coalition’s Downstream ChannelWASTEIn the first episode Robert Downey Jr. and Rachel Kropa tackle trash.Through conversations with the celebrated academic and author of "Born to Buy", Juliet Schor; astronaut and former Detroit Lion, Leland Melvin; and serial entrepreneur and inventor Daniel Carraway, Downey and Kropa talk about the social forces that created our culture of consumption; ways to rethink our relationship to stuff; and how technology can help reduce the plastic waste that's polluting our oceans and contributing to the greenhouse gas emissions causing global warming.
2021-04-2935 min
The Stacking Benjamins ShowDefusing the Time Bomb In Your Portfolio (with Ed Slott)There's a time-bomb waiting in your IRA. Tax and IRA expert Ed Slott joins us today to share what the death of the Stretch IRA means for your retirement, and how the SECURE Act has made some big changes to the way your money is treated long after you're gone. Whether you have a partner, children, family, or any other dependents depending on your support, the last thing you need is complicated tax rules funneling money out of your portfolio. If you're the type of person who runs at the sound of a tax discussion, you may want to...
2021-03-081h 20
Balance SharedRealizing Financial Independence, One Person at a Time with Brad LongIntroduction to EpisodeBrad Long works to inspire people in realizing financial independence. He wagers that if more people were realizing financial independence we’d have happier more contented people giving back.Podcast Episode SummaryI started this episode with some wisdom from a communication professor I had at Michigan State University. He said before any couple gets married, they should talk about four things, which are sex, religion, family, and money. Brad Long, a financial coach, came on to talk about the latter.Brad has a mission to...
2021-02-2436 min
The Schumacher LecturesHazel Henderson and Juliet Schor in ConversationSince the early 1980’s Hazel Henderson’s name has been synonymous with impact investing. Probably more than any other person, Henderson has been responsible for creating and promoting a set of social and environmental indicators by which to judge the real health of an economic system including the well-being of its citizens and its ecosystem. These indicators are then widely used to guide business practices and investment decisions.A prolific commentator and critic of contemporary economics, Henderson launched Ethical Markets Media to provide a platform for discussion of these issues and to showcase examples of a well-being approa...
2021-02-021h 29
The Lindisfarne TapesHazel Henderson and Juliet Schor in ConversationSince the early 1980’s Hazel Henderson’s name has been synonymous with impact investing. Probably more than any other person, Henderson has been responsible for creating and promoting a set of social and environmental indicators by which to judge the real health of an economic system including the well-being of its citizens and its ecosystem. These indicators are then widely used to guide business practices and investment decisions.A prolific commentator and critic of contemporary economics, Henderson launched Ethical Markets Media to provide a platform for discussion of these issues and to showcase examples of a well-being approa...
2020-11-151h 29
The Black Guy Who Tips PodcastMT 48: After The GigRod is joined by Professor Juliet Schor to discuss her new book on the gig economy, "After The Gig: How The Sharing Economy Got Hijacked and How To Win It Back." We talk about the exploitative tactics of gig employers, the impact on marginalize communities, how snobbery and classism erode good faith efforts, how different country take on these companies and what gives Professor Schor hope for the future of the gig economy. It was a great wide ranging varied discussion that is sure to entertain you. The book is a very thorough and informative read on all...
2020-09-1150 min
The Black Guy Who Tips PodcastMT 48: After The GigRod is joined by Professor Juliet Schor to discuss her new book on the gig economy, "After The Gig: How The Sharing Economy Got Hijacked and How To Win It Back." We talk about the exploitative tactics of gig employers, the impact on marginalize communities, how snobbery and classism erode good faith efforts, how different country take on these companies and what gives Professor Schor hope for the future of the gig economy. It was a great wide ranging varied discussion that is sure to entertain you. The book is a very thorough and informative read on all aspects of...
2020-09-1150 min
KPFA - Behind the NewsTrump as fascist, and the gig economy and beyondHistorian and law professor weighs the evidence for Trump’s “fascism” and finds it wanting—and not that relevant politically. And economist and sociologist Juliet Schor, author of After the Gig (University of California Press), talks about the sharing economy, and how it could be done better.
Photo: Thanks to Dan Gold for sharing their work on Unsplash.
The post Trump as fascist, and the gig economy and beyond appeared first on KPFA.
2020-09-1059 minThe Stacking Benjamins ShowWho's Sharing in the "Sharing" Economy? (with Juliet Schor)What happened to the sharing economy? The new work model promised to give workers flexibility and new income streams, while people with excess could share what they had with people looking for help. What it turned into is a different matter: lots of people earning below minimum wage, an over-saturation of workers all competing for the same prime hours, and headline-making lawsuits from companies looking to minimize their responsibility to workers. These are all things new gig workers can expect when joining the new "gig" field. Today we chat with Juliet Schor, author of the new best-selling book, After...
2020-09-091h 05
Democracy ParadoxJuliet B. Schor on the Sharing EconomyMy conversation with Juliet explores what is called the sharing economy. Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb have transformed the economy and reshaped what it means to work. We discuss her book After The Gig: How the Sharing Economy got Hijacked and How to Win it Back. It explores the impacts of these platforms on society. The discussion delves into topics like race, class, and the ways good intentions so often produce the wrong results. This is not necessarily an episode about politics. But my blog has long explored economics, sociology, and other disciplines to better understand different aspects...
2020-08-301h 17GrowthBustersDamn, It's Earth Overshoot Day Already!If we were on a spaceship, the end really would be near – August 22. That is Earth Overshoot Day for 2020. We all know we can’t graze 100 head of cattle for long on a one-acre patch of land. We’d have a barren wasteland and a bunch of dead cattle in no time. It’s a little more challenging for us to make this calculation about meeting the needs of 7.8 billion people on a larger patch of land – the entire planet. But the laws of physics equally apply. Analysts at Global Footprint Network do an impressive job of performing...
2020-08-1552 min
Conversation EarthWelcome to Overshoot: Have a Nice Day - 2020 EditionThe best scientific estimates tell us human civilization is in overshoot. Were you aware of this? Do you know what overshoot is? Earth Overshoot Day in 2020 is August 22. Computer modeling by a team of MIT scientists in 1972 estimated the scale of human activity on the planet would cause systems to fail within a hundred years. Such failure is expected when humanity’s footprint on the planet consistently exceeds its carrying capacity. Since 1972, study after study, and report after report, has warned we are in overshoot – the sum total of human activity is too much for the Earth’s ecosystems to bear...
2020-07-2350 minGrowthBusters1-See Planet of the Humans; 2-Resolve OvershootWhat should we do in response to the key messages of the 2020 documentary, Planet of the Humans? This is a continuation of the discussion begun in part one of the webinar, Planet of the Humans: a Sequel. In part 2, our panel explores actions we can take now – to avoid terminating human civilization. Both parts of the webinar addressed the roles of overpopulation, overconsumption and economic growth in the most serious environmental crises we face. The webinar was co-hosted by GrowthBusters and World Population Balance. Panelists: Kristine Mattis: An interdisciplinary environmental scholar with a bac...
2020-06-121h 35
The Schumacher LecturesThe New Economics of Plentitude - Juliet B. SchorJuliet B. Schor studies trends in working time and leisure, consumerism, the relationship between work and family, women’s issues, and economic justice. Since 2011 Schor has also been researching the sharing economy, including both non-profit community initiatives (makerspaces, timebanks) and for-profit platforms like Airbnb, TaskRabbit and Uber.She delivered this speech at the 31st Annual E.F. Schumacher Lectures on November 5th, 2011. If you would like a physical copy of this lecture or others like it, visit centerforneweconomics.org/order-pamphlets to purchase pamphlets of published works and transcripts.The Schumacher Center’s applied work...
2019-12-2055 min
Public Space TravelThe Bottom Line pt. 1: Good CharlatanPublic Space Travel Podcast
Episode 06 - The Bottom Line Pt. 1: Good Charlatan
After some technical difficulties caused inefficiencies in their production pipeline, the Public Space Travel crew (at the behest of a listener) venture into the hostile and inhospitable land of capitalism. Will Lazarus lose his personal property to the communists? Will Luci's personal value and social worth be defined by his production output? Will Mar(x) exploit and appropriate the other hosts' contributions to appease the Patron class? Or will their hypocrisy for existing within the system they criticize render their arguments invalid? Tune...
2019-10-071h 11GrowthBustersWelcome to Overshoot: Have a Nice DaySince 1972, study after study, and report after report, has warned we are in overshoot – the sum total of human activity is too much for the Earth’s ecosystems to bear. Welcome to Overshoot explores overshoot’s causes, effects, and possible solutions, as well as some of the barriers to solving the problem. This is an in-depth follow up to episode 31 of the GrowthBusters podcast, which included a lengthy conversation with Mathis Wackernagel, co-originator of ecological footprint analysis and founder of Global Footprint Network. The best scientific estimates tell us human civilization is in overshoot. Were you aware of thi...
2019-07-2452 min
Better Life LabThe Calm CompanyWhen Jason Fried founded Basecamp, he and his partner decided not to focus on growth, but on sustainability, and healthy work-life balance. While Fried’s stance is unorthodox in an economy where success is literally measured by growth, economist and bestselling author Juliet Schor says Fried is onto something.
2019-03-1535 min