Working five, or even six, days a week has long been considered 'normal'. But across Western Europe, companies are now trialling a four-day work week, without cutting salaries. Is it a breakthrough in work–life balance, or just institutionalised laziness? Would your boss, or your clients, even tolerate it? My full italki profile page: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8425021

By the end of this lesson you will have: 1. Expanded your business vocabulary on employment, productivity, and workplace reform. 2. Analysed a short video on the benefits and drawbacks of a four-day week. 3. Debated the economic and operational trade-offs of a shorter working week. 4. Weighed the opportunity costs of working fewer hours and who should bear them. 5. Received written feedback on your professional communication style.