Is the 40 hour work week dead? \[Elle Griffin\]

2025/2/6

Is the 40-hour work week dead? Elle Griffin’s research shows that 70% of salaried workers clock less than 40 hours. But here's the twist: as AI and automation make us more efficient, we're not necessarily working less – we're choosing to create more. From remote software engineers to newsletter writers, the future isn't about less work, it's about having the freedom to choose how we spend our time. [Episode 88] Elle Griffin is the founder of the media cooperative The Elysian.

Learn more about Elle:

• Elle's Website

• Elle's LinkedIn

• The Elysian Substack

• The Elysian YouTube channel

References from the show:

• Are 20-hour workweeks on their way?

• How many hours do you actually work at your salary job?

• Is your company wasting your time?

• Is it for work or for pleasure?

• You’d still work if you didn’t have to

• Will we return to craftwork?