Strategy and Rest

strategy + rest is bringing the power of rest to business. overwork seems inevitable and inescapable in today’s world. tech ceos and business legends boast about how little they sleep. long hours are a rite of passage, exhaustion a badge of honor. success is an all-or-nothing race against time: if you don’t make it big before you burn out or your skills become obsolete, you risk falling into ranks of gig economy drones or “consultants.“ the good news is, it doesn’t have to be this way. it’s possible for companies to be more productive, more sustainable, and happier places; to attract and retain great workers; to encourage better collaboration and creativity between workers; and to remove the structural obstacles that make it harder for women to rise in their workplaces and professions. how can you do all this? by shortening the workweek. all over the world, companies in a variety of industries have redesigned their workdays, allowing them to work less while doing more, and giving