The Workplace Revolution Coming to You: Balance of Power

The work-from-home revolution spurred by Covid-19 lockdowns has reshaped the daily lives of millions of people. Now interest in a four-day week is gaining momentum.

As Stefan Nicola reports, a push is underway to re-engineer places of employment as the pandemic hammers growth and increases inequality. Technological innovations from automation to the shift to green industries are also driving fundamental changes to jobs.

The benefits to employees of a shorter workweek (with no reduced pay) are obvious, but not everyone is convinced. Skeptics argue it damages productivity for companies and countries facing intense competition from fast-growing rivals in Asia. Alibaba co-founder ...