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As organizations search for smarter ways to boost productivity, one long-standing assumption is finally being questioned: the five-day workweek. In Do More in Four, four-day-workweek pioneer Joe O’Connor and journalist Jared Lindzon present a rigorous, data-driven case for getting more done in less time. Drawing on global research, expert interviews, and real-world case studies, they show how organizations are boosting focus, performance, and results—while improving employee outcomes—in an economy reshaped by AI.

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